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Maybe I'm more radical, but I wonder why we need such constant, brilliant illumination anyway? I know I'm an outlier but I often don't turn lights on, or only
by jaggederest 8y ago
Maybe I'm more radical, but I wonder why we need such constant, brilliant illumination anyway?
I know I'm an outlier but I often don't turn lights on, or only turn on task lighting, and at night outdoors I usually use moonlight when and where I can, or a dimmable flashlight if that's not sufficient.
- dannyw 8y agoIf you drive, the lack of street illumination makes it harder (even with your lights on, of course). And driving high beam is not a solution because that’ll blind incoming drivers
- jaggederest 8y agoI am used to driving in rural areas that don't have street lamps, so I'm probably not the one to consult on that kind of thing, but I don't find that streetlamps do a tremendous amount.
- copperx 8y agoThat's not a problem if you have good eyesight. But some people can't see well in the dark because common eye conditions such as nearsightedness.
- jaggederest 8y agoI'm severely nearsighted so I'm not sure you're hitting the mark here :D
- ajdlinux 8y agoIf you walk, the lack of street illumination can make it difficult or impossible to navigate the area at night.
- st26 8y agoSomewhere along the line more light became (in the minds of the public) linearly associated with greater wealth, security, and prosperity. It's cheap now but the perception remains.