Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Sleep Deprivation - Good or Bad?

If science could phase out sleep, would you be for it or against it?

In today's society, we are generally fast-paced and constantly working. We are trying to attain a better and successful future for ourselves and our families. Yet, we rarely think about our present, in particular the long-term effects our current behavior has on our own health and well-being. Maybe it's a nice idea to be able to retire to a luxurious lifestyle when you're older, but do people tend to forget the health risks and complications that could arise with age as well? We seem to be so focused on reaching that goal that we don't stop to enjoy the present.

And people are trying to find new ways to sleep less so they can work more. Eight hour work days were created so that a 24 hour period could be divided into thirds: sleep, work, leisure. It's obvious that not everyone can adhere to this general guideline but the question is why. And if there was a way for you to sleep less and get more done due to being awake for longer periods of time, would you do it or not?

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