Can 'sleep economy' improve our sleep?

This podcast episode explores the sleep challenges faced by Chinese people, especially Generation Z, and compares them to sleep patterns and issues in Western countries like the US and the UK. The episode highlights the prevalence of sleep deprivation among teenagers and the elderly, and the impact of social status on sleep. It emphasizes the importance of sleep hygiene, stress management, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule for better sleep quality. The episode also discusses the emergence of the sleep economy, including various products and services aimed at improving sleep, such as sleep trackers, supplements, and online sleep coaches. The potential benefits and drawbacks of sleep gadgets and smartphones on sleep quality are also discussed, along with the skepticism surrounding their effectiveness. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need to focus on personal behaviors for improving sleep rather than relying solely on technology.