- Why can some people get by with less sleep than others and thus be more productive?

- How can I determine the best time to sleep?

- What food to eat before sleep?

- How can I be productive all the way until I fall asleep?

- Why no sleep drug without harsh side effects?

Just a few things I'd like to see research into...

It serves a purpose. But, in practice it means 1/3 of my life is spent doing nothing but checking the clock to see "Am I not dysfunctional yet? Nope. Dammit."

You dream, come up with different perspectives, learn, come up with creative ideas, etc... At least that is the case for some people.