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Alternatives to Daylight Saving Time?

Posted by timothy on from the even-ben-franklin-made-some-whoppers dept.

Wellington Grey writes "Daylight saving time almost upon us. The arguments about its possible benefits and drawbacks come up twice every year. Does it save energy or lives? Possibly, but it does definitely cause a great deal of inconvenience. My question is this: what do you think would be the best possible system to replace DST with? What is the best way for humans to deal with the inconsistent amount of light over the year and still foster coordination over disparate time zones?"

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  1. I have the answer! by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Oh, I know! I know! Swatch time!

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  2. Re:Currently living in Arizona by Endo13 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Right now, I see the idiodicy of DST. You don't actually get more daylight, we just fool you into thinking you do.

    Too bad most people aren't that smart.

    All DST does is change what time your clock shows. It doesn't change what time it really is, and it doesn't change what time your body thinks it is. And it for damned sure doesn't give anyone more fucking daylight.

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