Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker is a distinguished British author and scientist, born in Liverpool, England, who currently serves as a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Walker earned his degree in neuroscience from the University of Nottingham and completed his Ph.D. in neurophysiology at Newcastle University.

His groundbreaking book, *Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams*, published in 2017, became an international bestseller and has significantly influenced public understanding of sleep’s critical role in health and well-being. In this work, he synthesizes decades of research to explain how sleep affects learning, memory, mood, and overall health.

Walker’s research has been widely published, with over 100 scientific studies to his name. He has received numerous accolades, including being a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. His TED Talk, “Sleep is Your Superpower,” has garnered millions of views, further establishing him as a leading voice in sleep science. Additionally, he has appeared on various media platforms, including CBS’s *60 Minutes* and NPR, where he discusses the importance of sleep for mental and physical health.Susan Cain, born in 1968, is an influential American author and speaker renowned for her advocacy of introverts. She gained widespread recognition with her bestselling book *Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking*, published in 2012. This groundbreaking work argues that modern society often undervalues the strengths of introverted individuals, highlighting their unique contributions to creativity and leadership.