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Based on the replies, I jokingly conclude that the increase in gray and white matter during these baby phases is to handle the cognitive dysfunction of sleep de
by dfischer 7y ago
Based on the replies, I jokingly conclude that the increase in gray and white matter during these baby phases is to handle the cognitive dysfunction of sleep deprivation.
I wonder if sleep deprivation is related to raising children pre industrial era. It seems logical but I don't know much on this topic. :)
- collyw 7y agoI just read Matthew Walkers book - Why We Sleep. It is probably a major factor in the changes. Just watch the first few minutes of this. https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower/transcript https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpow...