Make America Sleep Again: Because Tired People Terrible Decisions

Make America Sleep Again is a behavioral science book about one of America's most overlooked public health challenges: sleep.As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Dr. Erin Gallop examines how centuries of innovation transformed not only the nation, but also the way Americans sleep. From electric lighting and standardized time to air conditioning, smartphones, and the pursuit of comfort, modern life has quietly reshaped our relationship with rest.Drawing on behavioral science, sleep research, history, and public health, Make America Sleep Again explores why so many Americans are exhausted despite living in the most comfortable era in history. Rather than offering gimmicks or miracle cures, the book argues that better sleep begins with understanding how our environment, habits, and culture influence the way we recover.Whether you're struggling to sleep, interested in the science of human behavior, or simply curious how America became a nation that never truly rests, Make America Sleep Again offers an engaging look at why better nights can lead to better days.Because tired people make terrible decisions.