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[EXPERIMENT]
Polyphasic Sleep Cycle - Day 14
#sleep#circadian#productivity
METRICS
REM Efficiency
87%(+12%)
Cognitive Score
142(+8)
Reaction Time
178ms(-22ms)
Sleep Debt
0.4hr(-1.2hr)
## Experiment Log
Subject continues polyphasic sleep pattern (Everyman 3 variant):
- Core sleep: 3.5 hours (22:00-01:30)
- Nap 1: 20 minutes (06:00)
- Nap 2: 20 minutes (12:00)
- Nap 3: 20 minutes (18:00)
### Observations
REM latency has decreased significantly. Subject reporting vivid dreams during all sleep sessions, including 20-minute naps. This suggests successful REM compression.
Cognitive testing shows marked improvement in:
- Pattern recognition (+15%)
- Working memory capacity (+8%)
- Reaction time (-22ms average)
### Side Effects
- Mild social friction due to unconventional schedule
- Initial adaptation period included microsleeps (now resolved)
- Increased light sensitivity during wake periods
### Protocol Adjustments
Added 550nm blue light exposure for 10 minutes post-core sleep to enhance alertness. Melatonin microdose (0.3mg) administered 30 minutes before core sleep.
Entry ID: LAB-2025-021
Logged: 2025-01-21T14:32:00.000Z