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Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 months agoAlmost all of the people working in mental health I’ve met are against it due to the increase in suicides
Suicides, heart problems, traffic crashes, there’s a whole host of scientific literature pointing to the problems with daylight saving time. This is not anecdotal, it’s extremely well-attested published research.
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
Sorry you’re right the science isn’t anecdotal, I didn’t mean to imply that. I was referring to the anecdotal nature of my “polling” of people in the mental health field. They all personally detested it because of the wealth of scientific evidence that you mention. The poll just doesn’t line up with my experiences in Victoria. I could see there being a majority, as I probably do run more in circles that don’t approve of it. But an overwhelming 89% majority here? 1 in 10 opposing doesn’t seem like even close to accurate data. Unless it just happens that everyone I know is part of a vocal 11% of DST-haters.
Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Oh sorry yeah, I understood how you meant it, and I didn’t mean to imply otherwise. When I brought up “anecdote vs science” it was more meant to play as a parallel to your comment, rather than a refutation. Sorry for the confusion.
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
No worries, thanks for your response and explaining :)