>>> Today’s theme: ​Sleep

Many Koreans are suffering from insomnia and other sleep disorders. Sleep is sometimes referred to as an illness. Something to be controlled and managed. But sleep is not an indulgence. And lots of society is sleep deprived. We look into the history of sleep, as well as different sleep cultures around the world, and consult specialists on how we can sleep better.

>>> The Conversationalist

on Sleep

phone interviews with

Peter Eastwood

Professor at the School of Anatomy & Human Biology, and the head of Centre for Sleep Science at the University of Western Australia. He is also the Incoming President of Australian Sleep Association.

“What is sleep? Is there a scientific consensus on what exactly it is and what its main purpose is?”

and

Leon Lack

Emeritus Professor of the School of Psychology at Flinders University, South Australia

“Considering that sleep seems one of the most natural physical body processes, if not the most, doesn’t it seem peculiar that people are relying more and more on technological devices to help them sleep?

>>> A Few Minutes with Amos

A cleansing process, to purge the mind and spirit of negativity, by ranting about an injustice seen in the world during the week.

“Do you accept or reject fliers on the street?...... Korean rapper DinDin says he'd break up with his girlfriend if she didn't accept these fliers...”

>>> Next week: The Science of Lying (in time for April Fools’ Day)