ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel ASAP Science We Stayed Awake For 36 Hours And It Changed Our Faces
Recently, we delved into a fascinating book titled “Why We Sleep.” This book explores the essential yet elusive nature of sleep, highlighting its profound impact on everything from mental health and cognitive function to our immune system and overall well-being. Despite its importance, the mystery of why we sleep remains unsolved, even though it’s clear that without it, most living beings gradually decline.
Many of us have experienced this scenario: you start your day with a shower and a cup of coffee, trying to shake off the grogginess, only to be greeted with, “You look tired.” This got us thinking about the concept of beauty sleep. Does a lack of sleep really affect our appearance?
To explore this, we decided to stay awake for 36 hours, documenting our appearance at regular intervals. Here were the rules: we took photos every six hours in a controlled lighting environment, avoided makeup or facial touch-ups, refrained from napping (a tough challenge), and limited caffeine to just our morning coffee. At the end of this sleepless journey, we aimed to see how our faces had changed.
Reflecting on past experiences, the last time I stayed up all night was when I was 18. The aftermath was embarrassing, and I discreetly discarded my sheets in the backyard, never mentioning it to my parents.
The first 14 hours were relatively normal. We started at 8 a.m., going about our daily routines while capturing photos every six hours. Interestingly, knowing we had to stay up all night made us feel more fatigued than usual.
Did you know that 386 billion square feet of cardboard are produced annually? To pass the time and stay active, we took our dog for a walk and then headed to the office for some scientific exploration. Interestingly, scientists aren’t entirely sure why sleep deprivation affects our appearance, but evolutionary biologists have two theories.
The first theory suggests that sleep-deprived individuals are more prone to accidents and have weakened immune systems. Consequently, their faces may appear less attractive and socially appealing, signaling others to steer clear.
The second theory posits that sleep-deprived people are less optimistic and struggle to express emotions, which might make their faces seem frozen in a tired state. This could serve as a signal for others to keep their distance until the person is rested and rejuvenated.
After recording a podcast on sleep deprivation, we noticed a decline in our cognitive abilities. Sleep deprivation hampers the brain’s ability to form memories effectively. Research indicates that sleep-deprived individuals are about 40% less efficient at remembering things.
As dawn broke, we experienced a brief surge of energy, despite the high levels of adenosine accumulating in our brains due to lack of sleep. The body’s natural hormones, which align with daylight, can momentarily boost alertness, but a crash was inevitable.
As the morning wore on, we took another photo and entered the final stretch. Despite not experiencing visual hallucinations, the exhaustion was palpable. Engaging in mindless activities like video games and social media helped us push through.
Finally, we took the last set of photos and headed straight for some much-needed rest. Reviewing the photos later, it was surreal to see the changes: my eyes appeared smaller and red, and my face looked inflamed.
The key takeaway is that if you want to look your best for an event, ensuring a good night’s sleep is crucial. Thank you for joining us on this journey! We haven’t posted a video in a while and are considering experimenting with different formats. We’ve also released a podcast on sleep deprivation with more detailed studies, so feel free to check it out. Thanks for your support, and stay tuned for our next video!
Engage in a controlled sleep deprivation experiment similar to the article. Stay awake for a set period (e.g., 24 hours) and document your appearance and cognitive function at regular intervals. Reflect on how your experiences align with the theories discussed in the article.
Listen to the podcast mentioned in the article about sleep deprivation. Analyze the key points and discuss them in a group setting. Consider how the information presented in the podcast complements or contradicts the findings from your own sleep deprivation simulation.
Conduct research on the relationship between sleep and physical appearance. Prepare a presentation to share your findings with the class, focusing on scientific studies that support or refute the theories mentioned in the article.
Create a visual storytelling project that illustrates the effects of sleep deprivation on appearance and cognitive function. Use photos, drawings, or digital media to convey the changes observed over a sleepless period, inspired by the article’s photo documentation.
Participate in a debate on the topic “Is sleep essential for maintaining beauty?” Use evidence from the article, your own experiences, and additional research to argue for or against the importance of sleep in maintaining physical appearance.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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So we read this book called “Why We Sleep.” It discusses the things many of us crave but can never seem to get enough of. The book makes it clear that a lack of sleep can affect everything from mental health and cognitive abilities to the immune system and basically every aspect of life. The irony is that we don’t fully understand why we, or any animal for that matter, sleep. We just know that without it, most species slowly deteriorate.
This is a scenario that honestly happens to me all the time, and I’m sure it happens to you as well. You’re getting ready for your day: you shower, you get your coffee, and you do whatever else it takes to get your brain and body moving, only to have the first person you encounter say, “Oh, you look tired.” This got us wondering about the idea of beauty sleep. Does sleep deprivation play an intrinsic role in the way we look?
So we are going to stay awake for the next 36 hours and document and take progress pictures at every stage. Here are the rules of our experiment: we’ll take photos every six hours, we’ve set up a dark corner in our house to control the lighting as best as possible, no makeup or facial touch-ups, no napping (which is honestly going to be really hard for us), and we can have our normal morning coffee, but after that, absolutely no caffeine. At the end of the 36 hours awake, we are going to see just how we look.
A little fact about me: the last time I pulled an all-nighter, I was 18 years old. I woke up embarrassed and took all my sheets and threw them into a backyard somewhere. I never told my parents about it.
The first 14 hours were pretty standard. We woke up at 8 a.m. and just had to go on living our normal lives while taking pictures every six hours. But for whatever reason, because we knew we had to be up all night, we felt way more tired than normal.
Did you know that 386 billion square feet of cardboard is made each year? That seemed absurd, so to kill some time and keep busy, we took the dog for a walk and then went to the office for some science. Scientists actually don’t really know why we look so messed up when we don’t sleep, but there are two specific theories that evolutionary biologists have.
The first theory is that since one of us is sleep-deprived, they are more prone to accidents and have a weakened immune system. As a result, their face is perceived as less attractive and less socially appealing, which signals others to avoid them.
The second theory is that a sleep-deprived person is likely less optimistic and less good at showing emotions, which makes sense because their face may appear frozen in a tired state. This signals to others to stay away until they can get some sleep and look better.
After recording a podcast about sleep deprivation, we noticed that our cognitive abilities were definitely slowing down. When you’re sleep-deprived, your brain struggles to form memories properly. Studies have found that people who are sleep-deprived are about 40% less efficient at remembering things.
As the sun rose, we felt a bit energized despite our high levels of adenosine, which builds up in the brain when you don’t sleep. The body’s natural hormones that sync with daylight can wake you up a bit, but we were likely going to crash later on.
As the morning progressed, we took another photo and then it was the home stretch. We had to push through, and while I hadn’t experienced visual hallucinations, I felt extremely tired. Mindless activities like video games and scrolling through social media helped us get through.
Finally, we took the last photos and then went straight to rest. After some time, we reviewed the photos to see how we looked. It felt surreal, and I noticed that my eyes were smaller and red, and my face appeared inflamed.
The takeaway from all of this is that if you want to look good for an event, it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. Thank you for watching! We haven’t posted a video in a while, and we’ve been thinking about trying different formats. We also released a podcast about sleep deprivation with more studies, so check it out. Thanks for your support, and we’ll see you soon for a new video!
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This version removes any inappropriate or personal content while maintaining the overall message and structure of the original transcript.
Sleep – A natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended, essential for physical and mental health. – Adequate sleep is crucial for maintaining cognitive functions and emotional stability.
Health – The state of being free from illness or injury, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. – University students should prioritize their health by balancing academic responsibilities with self-care practices.
Psychology – The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context. – Understanding basic psychology can help students manage stress and improve their academic performance.
Appearance – The way that someone or something looks, which can influence perceptions and social interactions. – In psychology, the study of appearance often explores how physical looks affect self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.
Fatigue – A state of extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. – Chronic fatigue can significantly impair a student’s ability to concentrate and perform well academically.
Cognition – The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. – Cognitive psychology examines how cognitive processes like memory and problem-solving affect learning.
Immune – Relating to the body’s ability to resist harmful microorganisms or viruses through the production of antibodies. – Stress can weaken the immune system, making students more susceptible to illnesses during exam periods.
Well-being – The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often considered in terms of physical, mental, and social aspects. – Universities are increasingly focusing on student well-being by providing mental health resources and support services.
Deprivation – The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity, such as sleep or nutrition, which can negatively impact health. – Sleep deprivation is a common issue among students, leading to decreased academic performance and increased stress levels.
Emotions – Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. – Understanding and managing emotions is a key aspect of psychological well-being and interpersonal relationships.
