That's what we do when we sleep.
https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-uncover-how-brain-washes-itself-during-sleep
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I've read theory that posits that when we sleep, waves of cerebrospinal fluid wash over the brain, removing waste.
Edit: https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-uncover-how-brain-washes-itself-during-sleep
Never knew about that. Thanks for sharing.
Now that I'm home and can use my desktop PC, I looked it up to make sure I wasn't talking out of my ass. Edited my above comment with a link!
Why do you think we sleep?
Brain washing is typically looked down upon.
Why so ???
Mostly because of the nasty, obvious scars it leaves behind on your head when you cut it open.
Because of gravity. You can't look up when brain washing or the water would just fall on your face.
You mean something like shirshasana ???
Forest bathing, bro
With the birth rate falling this fast it's important to keep a filthy mind.