nazgulnarsil comments on Akrasia Tactics Review - Less Wrong

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Comment author: gwern 23 February 2010 05:28:01PM 0 points [-]

blue blockers, and full spectrum lights

Not familiar with these. What do you expect those to do?

Comment author: nazgulnarsil 24 February 2010 07:11:48PM *  0 points [-]

blue blockers are sunglasses that block the blue spectrum, since it has the largest impact.

full spectrum natural light regulates the circadian rhythm. since I am up at night (security job), I need to simulate natural light at night and block natural light during the day.

got my full spectrum CFL's today for my floor lamp and I must say even if they aren't effective they are quite pleasant.

Comment author: Douglas_Knight 28 February 2010 10:04:20PM 1 point [-]

If blue light has the most impact, why not use artificial blue light, rather than full spectrum artificial light?

Comment author: nazgulnarsil 28 February 2010 10:07:14PM 0 points [-]

because natural light is quite pleasant while giant blue leds would be....the anti-poon.

Comment author: gwern 24 February 2010 07:45:03PM 0 points [-]

blue blockers are sunglasses that block the blue spectrum, since it has the largest impact.

Oh, so the idea is that when you have to be awake during the day, you put them on and hopefully the blue-less light resets your circadian rhythm that much less?