Unhealthy Curiosity

How Long Can You Stay Awake?

June 14, 2026·13 min
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In one experiment, a man who didn't sleep for a week ended up sobbing about an imaginary gorilla. This episode explores what science has uncovered about the effects of sleep deprivation, from hallucinations to frank psychosis – and whether the brain recovers afterwards.

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