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Author Talk: ‘Why We Sleep’
According to neuroscientist DR. MATTHEW WALKER’s New York Times bestseller Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Drawing on Why We Sleep, Dr. Walker gives audiences a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming.
Sleep is Your Superpower
In this deep dive into the science of slumber, DR. MATTHEW WALKER shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep – and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. Charting cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and synthesizing decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood, and energy levels; prevent disease; slow the effects of aging; increase longevity; enhance the education and lifespan of our children, and boost the efficiency, success, and productivity of our businesses.
Sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker unlocks the power of sleep and dreams in ‘Why We Sleep’
Neuroscientist, psychologist, and sleep expert DR. MATTHEW WALKER imparts audiences with a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming in Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Hailed as an "important and fascinating book" by Bill Gates, Dr. Walker wrote Why We Sleep to answer the questions of why we sleep and why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, Dr. Walker’s “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Dr. Walker provides audiences with the tools and imperative to take control of their rest.
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker speak at Penguin UK >>
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker in discussion with TED >>
Dr. Matthew Walker’s insights into sleep delight hosts, receiving rave reviews
Preeminent sleep scientist DR. MATTHEW WALKER shares wisdom and debunks myths, discussing the impact of sleep on mind and body – from unleashing your creative powers to boosting your memory and immune health – and details practices you can start (and stop) doing right now. At engagements worldwide, Walker translates his work for every industry and audience. Sought-out to speak everywhere from Google to the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, Walker's rave reviews include:
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker’s TED Talk >>
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker’s keynote at Google Zeitgeist >>
Dr. Matthew Walker shares the science behind why better sleep improves everything else
Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkley DR. MATTHEW WALKER shows how makes us better collaborators, colleagues, and community members in collaboration with TED. He comprehensively explains how our rest affects the emotional centers in our brains, and why we can think of sleep as first aid for our feelings, a message he shares both in his live events and onscreen. By seamlessly combining scientific facts with accessible storytelling and useful tips for better rest, Dr. Walker leaves audiences feeling empowered to take control of their own health and wellness.
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker’s keynote and Q&A at How To Academy >>
Watch Dr. Matthew Walker’s keynote at Thoughtspot >>
Matthew Walker, Ph.D., is professor of neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, and founder and director of the school’s Center for Human Sleep Science. Walker is the author of The New York Times and international bestseller Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, which was recently listed by Bill Gates as one of his top five books of the year. Matt Walker’s TED Talk, “Sleep is Your Superpower”, has garnered more than 17 million views. He has received numerous funding awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. In 2020, Walker was awarded the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Achievements. Walker’s research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. He has been featured on numerous television and radio outlets, including CBS’ “60 Minutes,” National Geographic Channel, NOVA Science, NPR, and the BBC. He is also the host of the 5-star-rated podcast, The Matt Walker Podcast.
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