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Gunnar_Zarncke comments on How to have high-value conversations - Less Wrong Discussion

15 Post author: Vika 13 November 2013 03:39AM

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Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 14 November 2014 07:44:28AM 0 points [-]

I think it could be coupled to our circadian rhythm. Maybe there is something that makes deep thoughts enjoyable in the night. Usually we don't get there with our unnatural unsegmented sleep, but when skipping the first segment maybe we accidentally get in the sweet spot.