No Sleep Till BKLYN 🐝 🍵 👦🏻
Imagine a world where no one needs sleep. (Join us live today at noon PT!)
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What will I need?
Pen and paper, or a digital note-taking device.
A timer (can be on your phone or watch).
Steps:
Set a timer for 7 minutes.
In the first 4 minutes, list all of the things we could do if we didn't need sleep. Be as creative and imaginative as you can. Nothing is too wild or far-fetched!
In the last 3 minutes, look at the ideas you've generated and try to categorize them. You might group them by themes like personal development, community engagement, artistic pursuits, scientific exploration, etc.
Tips, Guidance, Inspiration, and Science:
Want to keep going?
Try the exercise again, but with a specific focus, such as what you would do if you didn't need sleep.
Share your lists and categories with a friend and compare your ideas.
Help! I'm stuck!
Think about different aspects of life, such as hobbies, work, relationships, or personal growth.
Consider how the world might change socially, economically, or culturally without the need for sleep.
Look around your environment for inspiration, or think about books, movies, or art that depict a world without sleep.
What's the science?
Divergent thinking is a critical ingredient to creativity (Reiter-Palmon, R., Forthmann, B., & Barbot, B., 2019.)
Foot on the pedal, never ever false metal / Engine running hotter than a boiling kettle
— Beastie Boys