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General Science / Re: Why can't I stay awake in lectures?
« on: 15/08/2013 03:22:19 »
I think the short term memory gets full of new information and needs to dump from time to time. On a long drive I stop every 2 hours for a 10 minute nap. With a bit of practice the brain seems to recover and switch back on after 10 minutes with no prompting, and I can press on for 10 - 12 hours using deliberate catnaps. There are also diurnal lows - most people feel dozy around 2 - 4 pm and a "power nap" can restore performance.
But if anyone sleeps during my lectures, I revise the lecture.
But if anyone sleeps during my lectures, I revise the lecture.