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Human sleep paradox: Safety, not brain size, explains less sleep

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Humans sleep significantly less than other primates, averaging around 7 hours compared to the predicted 9.5 hours based on brain size and metabolic demands. This phenomenon, known as the human sleep paradox, is attributed to increased safety afforded by sleeping in groups and later in shelters with fire. This enhanced safety allowed human sleep to become more concentrated and efficient, with a larger proportion spent in REM sleep, which is crucial for processing emotional memory. AI

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Human sleep paradox: Safety, not brain size, explains less sleep

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    A Biologist Explains Why Humans Sleep Just 7 Hours (Less Than Any Other Primate)

    Humans sleep less than every other primate on record, despite having the biggest brains — biologists call it the human sleep paradox.

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