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"Polyphasic sleep" was a popular topic here for a while.

https://hn.algolia.com/?q=polyphasic



I remember it well, and also how curiously it died out. But I don't think it's really that related.


It's doubly curious that there hasn't been a recent resurgence. I'd expect that the WFH trend would be making it more practical and sustainable for many.

During polyphasic experiments in my youth, my biggest obstacle was always securing reliable conditions to allow the daytime naps.


Until it became a hot topic and then it ceased to be one.


Preach!


DaVinci was a famous polyphasic sleeper.




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