Dr. Church's experience with narcolepsy │ Dr. George Church
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People who have narcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder, experience very irregular sleep-wake cycles and may fall asleep during routine daily activities such as driving or troubleshooting a difficult problem. As someone living with the disorder, Dr. Church has found that sleep disturbances can activate creativity and enable problem-solving. In this clip, Dr. George Church explains how sleeping and dreaming can inspire scientific ideas and artistic vision.
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