This scientific infographic shows sleep deprivation effects and the way the brain (and therefore, the rest of your body) is influenced. From General Electric and Mic, 'What Happens When Your Brain Doesn't Sleep?' demonstrates how being starved for sleep and being very drunk are similar in terms of symptoms.
The sobering chart shows how different parts of the brain are affected when you are extremely tired and the behavior that can result in. Possible sleep deprivation effects include lost or false memories, anger, slurred speech, impaired wit, hallucinations, risky decision making and spaciness (otherwise described as having your head in the clouds). The infographic also lists brain damage and cerebral shrinkage, not to mention increased likelihood of cronut binges.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sleep Deprivation Effects
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sleep solutions or technologies to help combat the negative effects of sleep deprivation.
- Brain Impact
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore brain enhancement technologies or techniques to improve cognitive performance and counteract the effects of sleep deprivation.
- Mental Health Awareness
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mental health support systems or platforms to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and its impact on mental well-being.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sleep tracking devices or personalized treatment methods to improve sleep quality and promote overall well-being.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart home solutions or wearable devices that optimize sleep environments and facilitate healthier sleep habits.
- Wellness
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer sleep-related services or products that address the growing demand for integrated wellness solutions.
