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> Randy Gardner (born August 7, 1949) is the holder of the scientifically documented record for the longest a human has intentionally gone without sleep not usi
by wlesieutre 9y ago
> Randy Gardner (born August 7, 1949) is the holder of the scientifically documented record for the longest a human has intentionally gone without sleep not using stimulants of any kind. In 1964, Gardner, a high school student in San Diego, California, stayed awake for 264.4 hours (11 days 25 minutes).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Gardner_(record_holder) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Gardner_(record_holder)
The article mentions longer records but they aren't so well documented.
- aidenn0 9y agoI wonder if there are longer records using drugs like modafinil; I know that the USAF used modafinil to offset losses to mental acuity for wakefulness on the order of 48 hours.
- randomfinn 9y agoRandy Gardner was on the Hidden Brain podcast last November. It's a good listen with plenty of reasons to always try to get enough sleep. https://www.npr.org/2017/11/06/562305141/eleven-days-without-sleep-the-haunting-effects-of-a-record-breaking-stunt https://www.npr.org/2017/11/06/562305141/eleven-days-without...