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Imagine a world where sleep simply ceases to exist. This video explores the cascading effects on the human body, mind, and society when the fundamental need for rest is taken away. With fast-paced visuals, intense brain scan imagery, chaotic traffic scenes, and surreal nighttime sequences, we dive into the breakdown of memory, attention, and emotional regulation. As the hours tick by, the body loses its rhythm, hallucinations creep in, and biological systems begin to fail, painting a picture of a world in cognitive freefall.
Beyond the personal toll, the societal consequences unfold rapidly. From rising accident rates and collapsing infrastructure to economic instability and psychological crisis, the absence of sleep destabilizes everything we take for granted. This visual journey dramatizes the thin line between functionality and failure, ...