Man Stays Awake for 264 Hours for World Record, But It Backfired Horribly
An Expert Arrives
Now an esteemed emeritus professor, William Dement’s foray into sleep science began in 1964 when the field was still in its infancy. He stumbled upon the daring experiment through Joe. To Randy’s parents’ immense relief, William, possibly the sole sleep researcher at the time, expressed a keen interest in participating.
Their concern was understandable, for the potential harm of extended sleeplessness remained mysterious. Could the human body genuinely endure such deprivation without dire consequences? That very question weighed heavily on the minds of Randy’s parents, urging them to seek an expert’s guidance.
Next: William reassures Randy’s parents and has a plan.
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