Sleep scores

Andrew Huberman has discussed the concept of sleep scores and their implications on perception and behavior. While discussing the potential concerns with sleep trackers, he noted that if people view a poor sleep score, they might feel worse, which could influence their day negatively. Huberman advised against allowing these scores to determine one's perception of how the day will go. Instead, he suggested that these scores could signal that something in a person's routine might need adjustment 1.

Additionally, he highlighted the influence of sleep scores on perception and performance. In experiments where participants were misled about their sleep quality, those told they slept poorly performed worse regardless of actual sleep quality. Conversely, those informed of a good sleep score performed better even if their actual sleep was not optimal. This demonstrates the psychological impact of sleep scores, providing a perspective on combining subjective feelings and objective data for a balanced view of sleep quality 2.

Huberman further elaborates on managing expectations and reactions to sleep trackers. He emphasizes the importance of seeing sleep scores as averages rather than absolutes and warns about the placebo effects of perceived sleep quality impacting actual feeling and performance the next day 1.

For further enhancement of sleep tracking and understanding, Gina Poe discussed how different brain structures might be in different sleep states, which could explain why some people feel they haven't slept well even when sleep trackers suggest otherwise. This points to the complexity of accurately assessing sleep through current tracking technologies 2.