Daylight saving time review: is it still worth it or just outdated tradition?
I've been thinking about whether Daylight Saving Time is actually worth it anymore. From what I can tell, it started for energy conservation but energy savings are now disputed and minimal. The practice is mostly tradition at this point. However, the health impacts are real, sleep disruption, increased accidents, and even heart attacks during the transition.
What's making me question it is the growing evidence against it. I've been reading that several states have eliminated it and experts say the health costs outweigh any benefits. Productivity research is mixed but there's definitely an adjustment period that's difficult. The question is whether we should keep doing this or if it's time to eliminate it.
Is Daylight Saving Time still worth it? Have you noticed the health impacts? What's your experience with the time change? Do you think it should be eliminated? Should we keep it or get rid of it? What about productivity, does it really help? Are the health costs worth it? Should states eliminate it? What's your honest take on this?