203 | While We Were Sleeping
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Science doesn't really know why sleepwalking occurs. We know it has something to do with certain parts of our brain. What we understand about psychology implies that there is essentially reduced cognitive capacity while still interacting effectively with one's environment. We also bust some myths about sleepwalking. Links for Today: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleepwalking We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Abraham: Amber Ruffin Show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxej9nPf6TqFyfsiez1_P3w) Shane: Animorphs (https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/series-characters-authors/animorphs-series.html) You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.
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