The future of sleep | Jonathan Berent | TEDxPaloAlto
NOTE FROM TED: Research discussed in this talk remains an ongoing field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfJonathan Berent explores the groundbreaking advancements in sleep science and technology that are transforming how we understand and optimize sleep. He delves into the latest research on sleep cycles, sleep quality, and the role of emerging technologies in improving sleep patterns. His insights reveal a future where sleep is not just a natural process but a scientifically enhanced path to better health and productivity. Jonathan “JB” Berent is the CEO and Founder of NextSense, Inc., a neurotechnology company spun out of X, Google’s Moonshot Factory. With a mission to unlock human potential through biosensing wearables, JB has led research in sleep science and consciousness, briefed the National Academy of Sciences on brain-monitoring technology, and spoken at prestigious events like Stanford's Big Data and Precision Medicine and regularly lectures at Stanford Sleep & Dreams class. His work has been featured in Wired, and he continues to pioneer digital health advancements, publishing papers on sleep metrics and brain technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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