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TED Radio Hour: Rest

-Why do so many people experience brain tingles when watching ASMR videos? Physiologist Craig Ric...
Stephen Daunt
Stephen Daunt

07.00 26 Feb 2022


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TED Radio Hour: Rest

TED Radio Hour: Rest

Stephen Daunt
Stephen Daunt

07.00 26 Feb 2022


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Rest is so much more than just a good night's sleep. From human hibernation to ASMR to the science of dreams, we explore how to nourish our minds and bodies with different forms of rest.

-Why do so many people experience brain tingles when watching ASMR videos? Physiologist Craig Richard shares the science behind the "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response," and how it calms the mind.

We might forget our dreams mere minutes after waking. But psychologist Dylan Selterman says that if we pay attention to them, we could gain new information about our emotions, relationships and more.

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Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.

 


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