The science of sleep | Robert Wright & Robert Stickgold [The Wright Show]

Hear more about the science of sleep from Dr. Stickgold. Topics covered in this discussion include:

1:04 What is sleep for?

9:27 Why do we dream?

15:58 How dreaming helps us remember

20:57 Chaotic dreams and creativity

26:32 The limited value of dream interpretation

46:21 Lack of sleep and psychological disorders

50:58 How to sleep better

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