Eyes Wide Open

Hidden Brain : Radio Replay: Eyes Wide Open Image
Hidden Brain : Radio Replay: Eyes Wide Open Image

Eyes Wide Open

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When Randy Gardner was 17, he won a world record for going eleven days without sleeping. On this Radio Replay, Randy shares insights from that experience and warns others against copying his stunt. Later in the program, we speak with neuroscientist Matthew Walker about the mind and body benefits of eight full hours of sleep.