The article discusses the secretive nature of napping in the U.S. labor force, where short sleep breaks are often seen as a sign of laziness despite evidence supporting their cognitive benefits. While power napping is culturally accepted in nations like Spain and Japan, American workers struggle against the stigma. Experts like James Rowley emphasize the health importance of sleep and acknowledge the modern role of technology in sleep disruption. Prominent figures like Marvin Stockwell advocate for napping as a productivity booster, challenging prevailing perceptions of working through fatigue.
"They rejuvenate me in a way that I'm exponentially more useful and constructive and creative on the other side of a nap than I am when I'm forcing myself to gut through being tired."
"A lot of it has to do with electronics. It used to be TVs, but now cellphones are probably the biggest culprit. People just take them to bed with them and watch."
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