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This should definitely be a banned topic on HN! The can of worms every time we change the clocks forwards and backwards and despite what the "experts" say, the
by lbriner 5y ago
This should definitely be a banned topic on HN!
The can of worms every time we change the clocks forwards and backwards and despite what the "experts" say, there is clearly no obvious advantage, otherwise we would just get rid of it.
There are also differences between places of different latitude so I cannot speak to those on the equator or the extreme poles so no point assuming there is a single answer that everyone likes.
- throw0101a 5y ago> [...] espite what the "experts" say, there is clearly no obvious advantage, otherwise we would just get rid of it. When it comes to (possible) advantages, it depends on the context. AFAICT, the positions of most chronobiology and sleep societies is that we should stick with Standard ("winter" / non-summer) Time year-round. Of course this may not be advantageous culturally or socially ("daylight after work FTW!!!1").
- coding123 5y agoDefinitely agree. If people actually cared, these topics would be discussed months before and after the switch. It seems to JUST come up in the spring and fall near the change.
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- recursive 5y agoI'm happy to rant about it all year round, and regularly do.