Sleep scientist Aric A. Prather, PhD, is challenged to explain the topic of sleep to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. What are some of the causes and consequences of insufficient sleep? Aric explains at all levels why sleep is so important to the human body. Like what you are watching? Subscribe to WIRED today and see how WIRED brings you the ideas, technologies and people that are transforming the world. http://bit.ly/36TPzpt For more on the Science of Sleep, visit WIRED.com: https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-getting-enough-sleep-and-its-killing-you/ https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-now-know-how-sleep-cleans-toxins-from-the-brain/ Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: https://wrd.cm/DailyYT Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Here you can find your favorite WIRED shows and new episodes of our latest hit series Tradecraft. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Scientist Explains Sleep in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED