The other day I gave what I thought was a fascinating presentation on E Coli in my microbiology class, and to my dismay, when I turned to address any questions from the audience, almost a quarter of the class was sound asleep. There were no questions, of course, and as I scurried back to my seat, I even saw my teacher yawning.
I concluded that I am a horrible presenter.
However, I don't think it was just me causing this all-too-common scene in the American classroom. It seems like every time I ask my friends "Hey, how are you?" their response is "tired." People are falling asleep left and right--in class, on the job, and perhaps most frightening, at the wheel.
Sleep is the obstacle I would like to conquer, a question that when solved, could be the next massive milestone for the human race. Imagine the increase in productivity, job satisfaction, and overall health if everyone knew the secret to reliably getting a good night's sleep.
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