15 Questions
What percentage of our REM sleep occurs in the final 20% of the required seven to eight hours of sleep per night?
80%
According to sleep researcher Matthew Walker, how many days of 6 hours of sleep per night does it take to become as impaired in performance as going without sleep for 24 hours straight?
10 days
What is the simplest and most reliable way for people to experience flow, according to the men who studied the flow state for decades?
Reading books
What is one of the effects of the constant exposure to a fire hose of information?
Decreased ability to focus deeply on a subject
What has been the trend in average sleep per night over the last 100 years according to the National Sleep Foundation?
It has decreased by 20%
What is the role of AI-driven content in the context of companies like Netflix, Facebook, and Google?
To shorten our sleep
What are the three forms of focus needed to find fulfillment?
Spotlight, starlight, and daylight
What is the 'great acceleration' and how has it affected our ability to focus?
The great acceleration is a troubling trend that has caused our Spotlight, Starlight, and Daylight to dim over time
What is the relationship between internal focus and finding fulfillment?
Internal focus is necessary for knowing what worthwhile goals to pursue and finding fulfillment
What is the recommended way to combat chronic sleep deprivation?
Pre-committing to a good night's sleep by removing all apps from our phone that keep us up at night
What did Ulysses do to prevent his crew from jumping into the water when they heard the beautiful half woman half-ish creature singing in the sea?
He asked his crew to tie themselves to the mast
What is the first deep focus habit recommended in the text?
60-minute daylight Starlight Spotlight digital content abstinence in the morning
What is the recommended way to stop using social media apps that keep us up at night?
Pre-committing to stop using that app for at least two months by pinning a post on our account that tells the world we won't be using the app for the next two months
What is the core message of the book 'Stolen Focus' by Johann Hari?
The negative effects of technology on our focus and attention
What is the recommended way to reclaim our focus according to the text?
By actively developing two deep focus habits
Test your knowledge on the importance of REM sleep and its impact on your daily life. Learn about the effects of sleep deprivation and how to prioritize a healthy sleep schedule for optimal cognitive functioning.
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