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ksle82
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Is this common? At what is the cure(s) if any?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the effects of LCD monitors on sleepiness, exploring whether this phenomenon is common and what potential remedies might exist. Participants share personal experiences and hypotheses regarding the relationship between monitor usage and feelings of tiredness.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question whether feeling sleepy is a common issue associated with LCD monitors and seek potential cures.
- One participant humorously suggests that the problem may not be the monitor but rather the mouse, implying a lighthearted take on the situation.
- A participant mentions an experimental cure being researched at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specifically referring to something called ICS.
- Another participant expresses a contrasting experience, stating that their monitor keeps them engaged and awake, highlighting differing personal responses to monitor usage.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on whether LCD monitors contribute to sleepiness, with multiple competing views and personal anecdotes presented.
Contextual Notes
Some claims are based on personal experiences and may lack empirical support. The mention of an experimental cure suggests ongoing research but does not provide definitive solutions.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals experiencing sleepiness while using LCD monitors, those interested in the effects of screen time on alertness, and readers curious about ongoing research related to monitor usage.
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Cyrus
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You are tired, go to sleep!
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chroot
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
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It's not your LCD monitor. It's your mouse! Ruuuuuun!
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- Warren
- #4
Rach3
ksle82 said:
There's one experimental cure, being researched at Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
ICS
- #5
Mickey
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I wish mine made me feel sleepy. It keeps showing me cool stuff that I have to stay awake to see. 
Wha... over there... what was tha... :zzz:
Wha... over there... what was tha... :zzz:
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