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If you're looking to optimize hours of wakefulness per 24 hour period, you want to look into Polyphasic Sleep. Specifically, what is most popularly known as the
by fourk 16y ago
If you're looking to optimize hours of wakefulness per 24 hour period, you want to look into Polyphasic Sleep. Specifically, what is most popularly known as the uberman sleep schedule.
If you're looking to work marathon hours, look into Adrafinil. It is legal to import for personal use, and is metabolized by the body in the bloodstream into Modafinil, which has been used in lieu of amphetamines by the military for keeping fighter pilots alert on long missions without sleep.
Relevant Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphasic_sleep http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphasic_sleep
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrafinil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrafinil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil
- Travis 16y agoI've seen loads of people who refer to polyphasic sleep as a solution to staying awake more. It strikes me as something of a myth. HN and reddit both talk about it a lot, so it was pretty easy to find a HN discussion to reference: http://news.ycombinator.net/item?id=1464142 http://news.ycombinator.net/item?id=1464142 More direct "myths and facts about polyphasic sleep" at http://www.supermemo.com/articles/polyphasic.htm http://www.supermemo.com/articles/polyphasic.htm To me, polyphasic sleep seems like it might work for a few people, but it's likely just overhyped. I tried it in college -- maybe I just didn't have the willpower to push through, but after a month or so, I felt like a zombie. You know what helps me stay up late and focused? All those stupid, boring little things that your mom taught you. Eat good food -- think of it as fuel, and armed with a little knowledge, you'll be well off. Get 30-60 minutes of exercise (heart rate > 130) every day or two. Regular sleep schedule. All that good stuff.