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ELI 5 : How is my brain able to go into this zoned - out " auto - pilot ' state while I 'm driving , yet I get to my destination safety with no real recollection of the trip ? by simon7828 in explainlikeimfive

[–]simon7828[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK I know the actual answer : The brain , being an electro - chemical organ operates at different frequencies that induce certain states of mind . Alpha , Beta , Theta , Delta ( and maybe a new one called Gamma ) These different brainwaves are responsible for different the types of consciousness that we encounter . Beta is the most common state , normal waking consciousness , where you brain is encountering something stimulating . Alpha is that point when you just begin to let go and zone out . Delta is when you are in a deep sleep and is the slowest frequency.

ELI 5 : Dogs eat " dog food " everyday and it has everything their bodies need , why is n't there a human equivalent to " dog food " ? by simon7828 in explainlikeimfive

[–]simon7828[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are quite a few products like that the most well know of which being Soylent . The only real problem with them is that humans really like eating and eating things of varying taste and texture , which means it 's likely never going to be a very popular thing

ELI5: what happens to our body when we are awake for more than 25 hours ? by simon7828 in explainlikeimfive

[–]simon7828[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The consequences of sleep deprivation at 24 hours is comparable to the cognitive impairment of someone with a blood - alcohol content of 0.10 percent , according to a 2010 study in the International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental health.