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Apr 08, 2014
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Housekeeping Post April 2014

3 min • 378 words • 70 comments
Scott gives a housekeeping update on his blog, covering his work schedule, a fellow blogger's status, comment policies, and medical advice requests. Longer summary
Scott Alexander provides a housekeeping update on his blog. He mentions his upcoming busy schedule due to an inpatient medicine rotation, which may affect his posting frequency. He addresses concerns about a fellow blogger, Ozy, who briefly deleted their blog. Scott also requests that readers not send blog comments via email, advises against seeking medical advice from him, and humorously mentions a forgotten point about Facebook. Shorter summary
Mar 02, 2013
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Sleep

4 min • 508 words • 17 comments
Scott Alexander discusses his brain's arbitrary division of sleep into 'sleep mode' and 'nap mode', which interferes with establishing a normal sleep schedule, and asks for others' experiences and solutions. Longer summary
Scott Alexander describes a peculiar sleep pattern he experiences, where his brain distinguishes between 'sleep mode' and 'nap mode' based on the time he tries to fall asleep. Sleep attempts after 1 AM result in longer, groggier sleep periods, while attempts before 1 AM lead to shorter, more refreshing naps. This pattern interferes with his attempts to establish a normal sleep schedule and is incompatible with standard work hours. He shares his experiences with various sleep aids and techniques, noting their limited effectiveness in addressing this specific issue. Scott asks if others have experienced similar patterns and if they've found solutions. Shorter summary