Smart Talks. Cold Drinks.
Presenting THINK & DRINK – where the curious gather. This ongoing lecture series delivers a wide array of topics that generate fresh perspectives, ideas, and discussion. These community-driven events are powered by a collaboration between UMKC, Linda Hall Library, The Third Place Historian, and Casual Animal Brewing Company.
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october 16: Sleep Paralysis Demons, Science or Fiction?
speaker: Dr. westley Youngren, UMKC
Sleep paralysis demons, truth or fiction? In this talk we will explore the cultural phenomenon of sleep paralysis demons! The lecture will include a discussion of why these parasomnias occur, the neurobiology of sleep-related hallucinations, narcolepsy, and treatments and diagnoses related to sleep paralysis.
