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only 100 years ago most would be waking up before dawn to milk the cows.
by throwaway98797 6y ago
only 100 years ago most would be waking up before dawn to milk the cows.
- peacefulhat 6y agomost in 1920?
- throwaway98797 6y agoI’m directionally correct. You’re right though. Point stands if I make it 200 years ago and more importantly for most of human history.
- treeman79 6y agoAnd in bed at sundown.
- James_Henry 6y agoI don't think so, especially not 100 years ago. There were too many good radio programs and before that there were other people to talk to and even alone, there were the stars. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-many-myths-of-paleo-sleeping/410707/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-many...
- oarabbus_ 6y agoI don't find a convincing argument to use people living in traditional societies in Tanzania to illuminate the sleeping cycles of people in industrialized Western societies 100 years ago for people who had to be at a factory or office by 8am.
- James_Henry 6y agoAnd only a few hundred years ago jaw size supposedly started shrinking leading to increased sleep disordered breathing, at least that's what some researchers claim. Also, hunter-gatherer societies may get less sleep than the recommended. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-many-myths-of-paleo-sleeping/410707/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-many... And the San and Tsimane may not have a word for insomnia because they have bigger airways?
- bradlys 6y agoI think jaw size is probably related to the foods we eat. (Less reason to develop a strong jaw if you aren’t eating tough stuff) At least, that’s what I read on HN some months back. It’s why our teeth need more alignment too. Not enough space.
- James_Henry 6y agoIt's also related to how long breastfeeding is continued and to whether you have allergies (or other reasons to start mouth breathing).