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Essays on sleep quality

2 essays

Feb 17, 2020SSC

Sleep Support: An Individual Randomized Controlled Trial

Scott Alexander conducts a personal randomized controlled trial of a sleep supplement, finding no significant effect over placebo, but gains insights into his sleep patterns.

9 min read 1,268 words

Aug 23, 2018SSC

Carbon Dioxide: An Open Door Policy

Scott Alexander explores research on how high indoor CO2 levels may impair cognition and sleep, suggesting simple solutions like better ventilation.

11 min read 1,591 words

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