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William C. Dement is a renowned sleep researcher, often referred to as the 'Father of Sleep Research'. Born in 1928, he is an author. Professor Dement's research in the field of sleep science has had a profound impact on modern medicine and the public's understanding of sleep.

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“We're beginning to realize that drowsiness or sleep deprivation, fatigue, is beginning to outstrip alcohol as a cause of accidents in transportation, particularly on the highway.”

Causes Realizing Sleep Accidents Alcohol Highways Fatigue Transportation Deprivation Sleep Deprivation

Author:William C. Dement

“Given that the dreaming brain must perform these remarkable contortions - creating a world, living in it, responding to it, and then carefully blocking all the responses in a manner that does not cross the threshold of awareness - it is no wonder that this dreaming brain seems to be more active than the waking brain.”

World Doe Dream Seems Given Brain Wonder Awareness Creating Crosses Response Active Block Remarkable Waking Responding Threshold

Book:The sleepwatchers

Source: The sleepwatchers

“Dreaming is the opportunity to hold a citizenship in two worlds, equally real but with different logic and limitations.”

World Two Different Real Dream Opportunity Logic Limitation Citizenship Two Worlds

Book:The sleepwatchers

Source: The sleepwatchers

“Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives”

“Sleep deprivation is the most common brain impairment.”

Sleep Common Brain Deprivation Sleep Deprivation

Book:The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

Source: The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

“Sleep is an essential part of life-but more important, sleep is a gift.”

Important Sleep Essentials Parts Of Life

Book:The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

Source: The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

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Born: 1928
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