joe rogan speaks with Mathew walker on the connection between sleeping and learning
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In episode #1109 of the , discusses the critical role sleep plays in learning and performance. Walker explains that sleep enhances skill learning and memory by allowing the brain to rehearse and refine new memories during rest. After a night of sleep, people can experience a 20% to 30% improvement in skilled performance compared to their performance at the end of practice the previous day 1.
He emphasizes that practice alone is not enough; rather, practice followed by sleep is necessary to perfect those skills. This concept positions sleep as a vital, legal performance-enhancing "tool" for both mental and physical capabilities, which many in sports and other fields may neglect 1.
Walker also highlights the connection between sleep and creativity, noting that during dream sleep, the brain combines old and new information to form novel associations, thus enhancing problem-solving abilities 2.
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