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== Mechanism ==

== Mechanism ==

Like other nap only schedules, all [[REM]] and [[SWS]] requirements must be supported by the naps. The sheer intensity of SWS and REM pressures is also known to be far more outrageous than that on other nap only schedules, because Tesla is the schedule with the least amount of sleep in the entire polyphasic sleep regime. Given that an average human needs at least 90 m SWS and 90 m REM each day, it becomes '''impossible''' to retain these important numbers on Tesla.  

Like other nap only schedules, all [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep|REM]] and [[wikipedia:Slow-wave_sleep|SWS]] requirements must be supported by the naps. The sheer intensity of SWS and REM pressures is also known to be far more outrageous than that on other nap only schedules, because Tesla is the schedule with the least amount of sleep in the entire polyphasic sleep regime. Given that an average human needs at least 90 m SWS and 90 m REM each day, it becomes '''impossible''' to retain these important numbers on Tesla.  

== Lifestyle Considerations ==

== Lifestyle Considerations ==

A lot of health concerns (especially long term) are raised by skeptics and average sleepers about whether the Tesla "mythology" would even be possible. Because of the gigantic amount of sleep reduction, it may attract a lot of attempts. The first concern is the immediate red flag of the [[glymphatic system]]. Tesla has no core sleeps to sustain the continuity that the glymphatic system would usually operate (at least ~60 m of uninterrupted SWS), so whether the brain would work efficiently enough to clear out all toxin wastes long-term puts Tesla in a very unfavorable spot. The consequences of the failing glymphatic system can easily accelerate the risks and formation of '''neurodegenerative diseases''' (e.g, Alzheimer's).  

A lot of health concerns (especially long term) are raised by skeptics and average sleepers about whether the Tesla "mythology" would even be possible. Because of the gigantic amount of sleep reduction, it may attract a lot of attempts. The first concern is the immediate red flag of the [[wikipedia:Glymphatic_system|glymphatic system]]. Tesla has no core sleeps to sustain the continuity that the glymphatic system would usually operate (at least ~60 m of uninterrupted SWS), so whether the brain would work efficiently enough to clear out all toxin wastes long-term puts Tesla in a very unfavorable spot. The consequences of the failing glymphatic system can easily accelerate the risks and formation of '''neurodegenerative diseases''' (e.g, Alzheimer's).  

The second concern is whether the schedule is sustainable in the context of external factors. For example, one small drink, slightly walking faster than usual or breaking more sweats, or any other factors that can boost REM and SWS requirements (e.g, sickness, small injury) are likely to negatively affect the schedule.  

The second concern is whether the schedule is sustainable in the context of external factors. For example, one small drink, slightly walking faster than usual or breaking more sweats, or any other factors that can boost REM and SWS requirements (e.g, sickness, small injury) are likely to negatively affect the schedule.  

From the same aforementioned study, the napping subjects quickly developed '''sleep aversion''', a phenomenon that is explained in the study as the fear of sleeping. This is because the level of sleep inertia skyrocketed and became unbearable for them, to the point that they found the upcoming naps "objectionable". Two of the subjects felt ill, four of them quit because of the ghastly sleep inertia, and then all the remaining subjects quit the study before it ended.  

From the same aforementioned study, the napping subjects quickly developed '''sleep aversion''', a phenomenon that is explained in the study as the fear of sleeping. This is because the level of sleep inertia skyrocketed and became unbearable for them, to the point that they found the upcoming naps "objectionable". Two of the subjects felt ill, four of them quit because of the ghastly sleep inertia, and then all the remaining subjects quit the study before it ended.  

[[Category:Schedules]]

[[Category:Schedules]]

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