About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of evolutionary biology and modern medicine in relation to circadian rhythms and the impact of artificial lighting.

Here's where evolutionary biology meets modern medicine. Our ancestors lived with natural light-dark cycles for millions of years. Industrial lighting, shift work, and digital screens represent a 150-year-old experiment—an evolutionary eyeblink. Our Paleolithic circadian systems now face unprecedented challenges.

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