Man Stays Awake for 264 Hours for World Record, But It Backfired Horribly
Microsleeps
In addition to the dangers of prolonged sleep deprivation, the Guinness Book of World Records faced other challenges in monitoring this record. During the 1960-70s, sleep researchers unveiled the phenomenon of ‘microsleeps’ – brief lapses into sleep that last just a few seconds.
These fleeting moments of unconsciousness are nearly impossible to track without continuous physiological recording equipment accurately. Even Dr. William, the prominent sleep researcher involved in Randy’s attempt, later acknowledged that Randy – despite being under constant medical supervision – likely experienced microsleeps during his record-breaking attempt.
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