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Re:Why We Sleep: a tale of institutional failure by Al-Khwarizmi on Friday December 29, 2023 @05:29AM (#38803558)
Yeah, I haven't read the book but this analysis actually makes me want to do so. If the biggest issues that can be found with it are as described here, then I'd say it's likely to be in the top decile when it comes to rigorous pop science books.
Re:Why We Sleep: a tale of institutional failure by quenix on Friday December 29, 2023 @06:06AM (#38803770)
No, the book is riddled with issues. This is far from the only one. Have a read through https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/.
Re:Why We Sleep: a tale of institutional failure by devnonymous on Friday December 29, 2023 @06:35AM (#38803919)
Since links are being posted, here's Walker's clarifications

https://sleepdiplomat.wordpress.com/

... where he first links to the takedown before addressing the issues.