Re:The end of sleep?
by coldpie on Monday November 10, 2014 @01:24PM
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If I could have a (semi-realistic) super power, it'd be never having to sleep. Sleep is very important to me, I sleep for 7-9 hours every night, with almost no exceptions. But if I could get those same health benefits, and no downsides, with a 15-minute power nap, I'd take that pill every day. I'd love to have an extra eight hours per day to learn, work, and play.
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Perhaps that'd be possible mentally, but physically, your body needs time to recover and repair all sorts of tissue damage. I don't know how you could take a pill to speed that up. Rest is important.
The even more interesting part of this are the other noted effects of tDCS and other similar treatments - such as positive effects on memory and learning.
Not only could you possibly gain 50% of your life back, but your ability to absorb and remember knowledge could increase as well.