DESCANSO: Lo que pasa cuando no dormís.

Why do we sleep? What would happen if we didn't? 😴 In this episode, we talk about REST. Sleep leaves us completely defenseless for hours. And yet, evolution has maintained it for millions of years. What is it about sleep that makes it so important? Science has answers (and some will surprise you). 🧠 What you'll hear: ✅ Why do we sleep? ✅ Sleep debt: what happens if you sleep poorly for weeks? ✅ The glymphatic system: how your brain cleanses itself while you sleep. ✅ Fatal familial insomnia: the extreme case of someone who could never sleep again. ✅ How do animals sleep? ✅ The stages of sleep: REM and non-REM explained. ✅ Why do we dream? The three most relevant scientific theories Books we recommend: "Why We Sleep" - Matthew Walker "The Sleep Alphabet" - Diego Golombek "The Human Body" - Bill Bryson 👍 If you liked the episode, give it a LIKE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss any episodes 📤 SHARE this video with someone who might be interested 📲 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @enteoriaok TikTok: @enteoriaok Spotify: En Teoría 00:00 Introduction 1:56 Why do we sleep? 4:48 Sleep: The First State of Life on Earth 8:45 Everything That Improves When You Sleep Well 9:57 The Experiment That Revolutionized the NBA 11:19 Sleep Debt 17:02 What Your Body Does at Night (Without You Knowing) 19:16 Extreme Case: Fatal Insomnia 24:44 The States of Sleep: REM and Non-REM 26:09 How Do Animals Sleep? 31:59 Why Do We Dream? 39:05 Closing