Invisible Threads

Sleep, a universal human experience, has evolved and been understood in myriad ways throughout history. Join Maya Patel as she unravels the invisible thread of sleep, tracing its significance from ancient rituals and mythologies to the cutting-edge neuroscience of today. Discover how our ancestors' understanding of sleep has shaped our modern sleep habits, the science behind dreams, and the surprising ways in which sleep impacts our health, productivity, and society at large.

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Sleep, a universal human experience, has evolved and been understood in myriad ways throughout history. Join Maya Patel as she unravels the invisible thread of sleep, tracing its significance from ancient rituals and mythologies to the cutting-edge neuroscience of today. Discover how our ancestors' understanding of sleep has shaped our modern sleep habits, the science behind dreams, and the surprising ways in which sleep impacts our health, productivity, and society at large. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Invisible Threads?

Everything is connected, but most connections remain hidden. Journalist Maya Patel uncovers the surprising links between seemingly unrelated events, people, and phenomena. How did a medieval plague influence modern urban planning? What connects a 1970s song to today's tech billionaires? Each episode follows one invisible thread through history, science, and culture, revealing the intricate web that shapes our world in ways we never imagined.