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The episode discusses the implications of permanent daylight saving and the challenges faced by shift workers regarding sleep and fatigue.

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We pull apart the seductive idea of permanent daylight saving and explain why the first light of the morning is a non-negotiable part of healthy sleep and mood. Then we shift to the hidden crisis in 24/7 workplaces: shift workers are still expected to cope with fatigue and circadian misalignment with almost no practical support. • why the US Sunshine Protection Act matters and what “permanent summer time” actually means • why stopping clock ...

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