Now you can (in a completely non-creepy way), thanks to an American sleep research centre that is streaming their next sleep study live online.
In this study, sleep scientists will observe the sleep of snorer and sleepwalker Paul Balcerak to see if he has any sleep problems that need treating.
“It’s a public health issue that really doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves,” said Drew Symonds, a spokesman for Sleep Medicine Associates. “Sleep disorders are a little more serious than just snoring.”
As far as sleep studies go, this one is pretty standard…except for the fact that it will be streamed live online. This strategy is designed to catch the attention of insomniacs who spend their nighttime hours online instead of sleeping.
Most of us wouldn’t like the thought of others seeing us snoring, talking and who knows what else while sleeping, but Paul is only a little bit freaked out by the live streaming:
“It’s definitely a little weird,” Balcerak said. “I mean, I volunteered — so I can’t say I’m too weirded out by it.”
Sleepio thinks this is a great idea for making sleep research more accessible and an excellent way to capture the attention of those that most need sleep help. Good luck Paul!
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