The Somniloquy

Somniloquy Episode 3: The Physiology of Sleep

Carolyn Fay
2008 Mar 30
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21:32 minutes (9.1 MB)

What does sleep look like to the people who study it? How does the sleep cycle change with age? Here you'll learn why your newborn sleeps only two hours at a time (if you're lucky!) and why your grandparents wake up before dawn.

Somniloquy Episode 2: The History of Sleep Science

Carolyn Fay
2008 Feb 18
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19:38 minutes (8.69 MB)

After a brief survey of historical theories about sleep and dream, you will learn about the notable findings of the 20th-century, including the accidental discovery of REM sleep.

Somniloquy Episode 1: Introduction to the Somniloquy

Carolyn Fay
2008 Feb 11
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14:28 minutes (13.23 MB)

An introduction to the Somniloquy Podcast: A series of audio lectures about sleep and dream. Corresponds to lessons available on ImaginingSleep.com.