The author discusses their struggle with sleep disorders and how certain tech tools have helped them overcome these issues. They initially dismissed sleep-focused devices, but found that some, like noise-canceling earplugs and a brain wave-interfering headband, were genuinely beneficial. The author’s sleep problems include sensitivity to sound and light, and a chronic pain condition, issues that more than 50 million Americans also contend with. The effect of these sleep aids has been a significant improvement in the quantity and quality of their rest.