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Riesling commented on PyGaze – open-source eye-tracking software and more pygaze.org/... · Posted by u/pabs3
As I am living an almost mouse free life, automatically setting the input focus at the window (or input field) that I am currently looking on, would be a very nice comfort feature.
Last time I researched this, I could not find a solution, that works on Linux and also has widescreen support.
Will definitely check out this python package.
Riesling commented on As the Pandemic Recedes, Millions of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit' npr.org/2021/06/24/100791... · Posted by u/pseudolus
Inflation of specific asset prices is also playing into this. Money is losing its value. Try buying a house with a regular wage nowadays. Politicians, central banks and economic experts are sleeping at the helm.
Riesling commented on How to Read Books When You Have ADHD untappedbrilliance.com/ho... · Posted by u/shankarro
Ironically I could not finish this article.
Here is the one thing, that works for me, if I must read a text:
While reading I use a Text-To-Speech-Engine to read out the text at the same time. TTS-reading speed should be at least 1.5x. It should not be too easy to keep up.
I have no explanation why this works, but it does. Maybe someone else with ADHD finds it useful.
Riesling commented on Governments Worldwide Consider Ditching Daylight Saving Time scientificamerican.com/ar... · Posted by u/pseudolus
This was already tried in the 70s and it sucked[1] so much so that we went back to the current method. It's strangely hard to find references though.
[1] https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/30/the-year-daylight-sav...
This was different. They tried DST all year around. Russia also tried this in 2014 and also failed.
Riesling commented on Ketogenic diet helps tame flu virus in mice news.yale.edu/2019/11/15/... · Posted by u/conse_lad
I have no idea. If I had to guess it would be metabolic problems with neurons that can’t use sugar or an inflammatory thing. But I haven’t got any idea what it might be. Maybe we’ll know someday.
I suspect a connection with the intestinal flora.
Bacteria in the intestinal flora are able to synthesize all kinds of neurotransmitters from carbohydrates.
I myself become very lethargic under a normal carbohydrate-containing diet. On low carb I have a lot of motivation and a lot of energy.
Riesling commented on Opinion: Standard Time all year round is the healthy choice theglobeandmail.com/opini... · Posted by u/pseudolus
Riesling commented on Opinion: Standard Time all year round is the healthy choice theglobeandmail.com/opini... · Posted by u/pseudolus
>one of the best arguments for standard time all year around! [...], this time will be in sync with their circadian rhythm. And this can be guaranteed best with standard time.
To clarify because of possible imprecision around the word "standard". I think what you're saying is that circadian regularity is best achieved with "unchanging" time instead of "standard" time.
There's Standard (capital 'S') time where the high point of the sun roughly at ~12pm. And then there's Daylight Saving time where the high sun is roughly at ~1pm. A circadian rhythm can be compatible with either of those systems if it's kept the same all year long.
Sorry for being imprecise, but I actually meant Standard Time (as in noon at about 12pm). Our circadian rhythms are not as flexible as many people think. There are many studies showing that people sleep less if the sun sets later, causing a net sleep loss with related health problems.
Riesling commented on Opinion: Standard Time all year round is the healthy choice theglobeandmail.com/opini... · Posted by u/pseudolus
I disagree. DST would be better. I don’t recall “permanent DST” being tried in the US and a citation would have been nice. Regardless, for me the loss of daylight hours has always been difficult. Moving ~10 degrees closer to the equator has helped, but the general lack of any daylight in the evening is often still a problem.
Since, as the author notes, it’s the same amount of daylight, I’d rather see it in the evening because people have little control over when their day starts. A large number of us will be waking up in the dark anyway. Better that people get at least some daylight in the evening than none at all.
> because people have little control over when their day starts.
This is actually one of the best arguments for standard time all year around!
If we force people to start the day at a specific time, we have the obligation, that for as many people possible, this time will be in sync with their circadian rhythm. And this can be guaranteed best with standard time.
Riesling commented on Opinion: Standard Time all year round is the healthy choice theglobeandmail.com/opini... · Posted by u/pseudolus
I absolutely prefer DST or summer time over standard, it just makes so much more sense. With standard time sun goes down at 5pm here so the only time there's any sunlight is while im the office working. Standard time sucks for our modern lifestyle.
No, it does not make any sense!
It forces the majority of the population to live with a constant mini jet-lag. It causes productivity loss and many health issues.
There are no chrono-biologists advocating DST (or constant summer time) over standard!