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It is a interesting idea which other people had before him in my opinion. I think its a bit useless though. Let me tell you why. Rather soon after the TV was i
by Bjoern 18y ago
It is a interesting idea which other people had before him in my opinion. I think its a bit useless though. Let me tell you why.
Rather soon after the TV was introduced people started to sleep less. This is actually so evident that there is extensive research about this. (here is a common article for instance: http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/505495.html http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/505495.ht... )
So TV causes already people to sleep less and some experience sleep disorders, ok what about the internet/computer thing?
Well, as it turns out that isn't good for us either. I myself (lets be subjective for a moment) find it hard to "turn off" my head if I go directly to bed after sitting infront of the PC. This has probably many reasons some are,
- our brain is not made for multitasking (what we constantly do, surfing, mailing, videos, whatever ...
It has shown to reduce brain's ability to concentrate, because our brain can do these tasks at the cost of our ability to concentrate. (This actually lowers your IQ)
- Constant sitting infront of the PC and TV has caused the society do less active things, which leads to insufficient excercise, again leading to reduced sleep.
- This effect is especially noticable on kids and young adults. http://www.socresonline.org.uk/12/5/13.html http://www.socresonline.org.uk/12/5/13.html
- Even cellphone usage is disturbing your sleep.
https://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/460368?articleid=460368 https://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/460368?articleid...
So it is interesting to have such an application but having something rather that turns off your emails at 11 and turns off internet at 12, and forces you to sleep at 1 would be more interesting.
I think if you really want to enjoy a good sleep you should give yourself 1 hour without any new media (TV, Mobile, PC,..) before you actually try to sleep.