Yes. The fourth paragraph of your opening post brought it to my mind; Your second response to Cosmic River in this thread further cemented the association along with the back and forth --- the idea that the current prevailing configuration of the DMN is somehow "anti life" or less than optimal, less enjoyable etc. than it could be or was in our past and what could be done about this.
"The Decadence Of The Shamans or, shamanism as a key to the secrets of communism"
May I ask what kind of light you are using? I live more to the south in eastern Europe, but December can get pretty dark here and I really suffer with SAD during it.
A particularly good quote from it:
The Decadence of Shamans said:
Haha, as I said it's quite strange. However with communism the author means the no State and no nations kind, not the Red Square Victory Parade kind. I don't agree with much of what he says, but he has very interesting ideas."The Decadence Of The Shamans or, shamanism as a key to the secrets of communism"
What a title!!! I'm sold
I am not a fan of SAD lamps, and they cost a fortune, so we just use a quality daylight lamp in the winter. Just get one with high lumens and some quality LEDs.
Thanks for your opinionFirst, the idea of domestication is really interesting. Think about how our ancestors had to be super alert and use all their senses to survive. They had to navigate vast, unpredictable environments, which probably kept their brains super active and engaged. Now, with our more comfortable and controlled lives, it's like we've traded some of that natural alertness for convenience. This shift could definitely affect how our DMN functions.
Then there's the whole diet thing. Our ancestors were nomadic, eating a wide variety of foods as they moved around. Now, with agriculture, our diets have become more standardized. The gut is often called the "second brain," and changes in our diet can have a huge impact on our overall health and brain function. It's like our modern diets might be messing with our gut bacteria, which in turn affects our brains. This could be a big factor in why we see so many modern diseases.
It's a cool idea that they might have had a more intuitive or right-hemisphere-dominated way of thinking. Maybe our modern, left-hemisphere-dominated way of processing information is a result of our more structured and logical societies. It's like we've shifted from a more holistic, intuitive way of thinking to a more analytical one.
If you're interested in exploring these ideas further, you might want to look into neuroplasticity, evolutionary psychology, cultural neuroscience, and the gut-brain axis. These fields can give you a more detailed look at how our brains adapt and change over time
Sorry @northape, I have to disagree. I have noticed a big difference between non SAD lamps and SAD lamps. I suppose you can buy LEDs of the equivalent spectrum (and quality! that's the difficult part) and get the same effects, but none of the ones I tried were as effective as a SAD lamp. I've had it for 9 years already and it was about 120 euros, so it's not that expensive. I carry it around with me all the time when I travel.I am not a fan of SAD lamps, and they cost a fortune, so we just use a quality daylight lamp in the winter. Just get one with high lumens and some quality LEDs.
Mine is a "V-Tac 50W slim LED @4000K." I would go for a warmer white, but they have a lower output, and it will not be daylight then.
It lasts a few years and has made a considerable contribution to our well-being. You can get a few for the price of one SAD lamp
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Have you looked into Inulin Fiber? Taking it changes the composition of the gut bacteria in a lasting positive way that leads to more energy and elevated mood. It's very cheap, tons of research ( i just found out about it)
Yeah, I know about the difference. The situation here is unique: we literally have a light deficiency in general. It is too darn dark most of the time. If you live in a city, it is somewhat bearable because of streetlights and so on. Here in the village, it is just dark, and home LED bulbs do nothing. So we need to install something more advanced.
It is a good practice in general to supplement with fiber. Most of us are eating too little of it nowadays.
Jerusalem artichokes/topinambur are a noted source of this fructose-based polysaccharide. Their qualities in combination with enteric bacterial action could go a long way towards explaining your choice of moniker
We can also look at how temperature effects the mind and consciousness.How would this factor into the subject of the thread?…also how different groups of people can make use of light in northern regions? What about diet?
More research is examining how we carry the 'genetic legacy' of extinct human species
Neanderthal genes have been linked with our immune systems and COVID-19 response, while Denisovan genes may help adapt to high altitudes.www.pbs.org
Jerusalem artichokes/topinambur are a noted source of this fructose-based polysaccharide. Their qualities in combination with enteric bacterial action could go a long way towards explaining your choice of moniker
What about all the origins of civilization? Places like Egypt, India, Iran, Peru, and so on were cradles of different highly advanced cultures. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something?
Okay, now it makes more sense. I agree that we need a specific environment to thrive.
