Scientists confirm what Dalí and Edison intuited: brief micro‑naps in sleep‑onset state N1 boost creative insight. In tests inspired by their “key over plate” method, people solved puzzles far more often than those who stayed awake or slept deeper. A low‑effort path to inspiration.
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Mikronicker beflügeln Kreativität und helfen bei Problemlösung

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Forscher bestätigen die Intuition von Dalí und Edison: kurze Mikronicker in Schlafbeginn‑Phase N1 stärken kreative Ideenfindung. Mit dem bekannten “Schlüssel‑auf‑Platte”‑Trick lösten Testpersonen deutlich mehr Aufgaben als wach oder im tiefen Schlaf. Ein leichter Weg zur Inspiration.

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