U.S. Bill H.R.69 introduced – To make daylight savings time permanent

Re:U.S. Bill H.R.69 introduced – To make daylight savings ti... by pkulak on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @12:38PM (#25648209)

> Our bodies don't really time to the sun anymore

So because we _can_ disregard the sun, we should? I have lights in my home, but the sun still shines in the windows in the morning and on my head while I walk to work. I'd rather have sane policy than worry about always having a portable SAD light available in the winter mornings.

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Re:U.S. Bill H.R.69 introduced – To make daylight savings ti... by jedberg on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @12:40PM (#25648247)

One hour either way won't make a difference. If you need a SAD light, you'll need it with either time zone. Keep in mind that even with our existing time zones, people can live near one edge or the other, where there is already almost an hour difference between when the sun comes up locally.

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Re:U.S. Bill H.R.69 introduced – To make daylight savings ti... by pkulak on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @12:46PM (#25648362)

I still contend that it _does_ matter. As someone north of the 45th, if we're adding daylight somewhere, I want it added when my body is supposed to be waking up, not going to sleep.

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Re:U.S. Bill H.R.69 introduced – To make daylight savings ti... by Wowfunhappy on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @03:44PM (#25650765)

But that's just not true? Getting one more or less hour of sleep can make a huge difference to your health and well-being.

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