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Daylight Saving Time — What Problem Is It Actually Solving?
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Twice a year, we change the clocks. What problem is Daylight Saving Time actually solving?
In this episode, I break down how DST started, what it was originally designed to do, and why that objective no longer maps cleanly to how we live today.
We explore:
• The original purpose behind Daylight Saving Time
• How energy use, work patterns, and daily life have changed
• The difference between intention and outcome
• The real trade-offs—sleep, health, productivity, and economics
• Why the debate often gets framed as "keep or remove," instead of questioning the objective itself
This isn't just about Daylight Saving Time. It's about what happens when a system continues… after the problem it was designed to solve has changed. Because before choosing a solution, you have to be clear on the problem.