Abolish Daylight Savings
Samer and Andrew discuss the detrimental effects of daylight savings on sleep patterns and mental health. They highlight how shifting the clock can exacerbate issues for late risers, particularly in the fall when light is scarce. The conversation emphasizes the need for a consistent approach to timekeeping that aligns with our natural circadian rhythms, advocating for the abolition of daylight savings altogether.In this clip
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Related Questions
Has Andrew Huberman sufficiently addressed the following paradox and seemingly glaring problem in regards to the major strategy and premise of his advice concerning the effective shifting of natural circadian wake time and wake window to earlier in the day?
Unintended Consequences of Early Waking: If these individuals try to shift their wake-up time earlier (i.e., set an alarm to wake up before their natural wake time), they may end up viewing sunlight in a phase that induces a delaying effect on their circadian rhythm, counterintuitively pushing their wake time later. This creates a situation where the central strategy (morning sunlight exposure) is not only less effective but could be counterproductive for those with delayed rhythms.
The significant paradox in Huberman’s recommendation when applied to people with delayed circadian rhythms: Circadian Dead Zone Issue: For those with later natural wake times, the time when sunlight could most effectively shift their rhythms (the hours just after their natural wake-up) coincides with a circadian dead zone, where sunlight has little to no effect on advancing their rhythm.