
Even at a Whisper, Screams Jolt Your Sleeping Brain
TL;DR: Your brain is hardwired to recognize screams—even when you’re asleep. That scratchy, harsh quality called “roughness”? It’s like a red flag for your brain’s danger sensors. Evolution has wired you to keep snoozing and stay safe. Now that’s smart sleep. You’re asleep. Dead to the world. The room is quiet—until it isn’t. Somewhere, someone […]
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