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In this episode, Les Raymond speaks with Tristan Scott, Head of Operations and Marketing at Daylight Computer, about the health and productivity challenges posed by modern screens. Tristan introduces how Daylight’s innovative devices address these issues, offering a more natural and mindful way to interact with technology. This episode is packed with science-backed insights and actionable tips for healthier screen use and lifestyle improvements.

Key Takeaways

1. Why Traditional Screens Cause Harm: Modern screens emit blue light and flicker, overstimulating the brain and contributing to poor sleep, eye strain, and migraines. Daylight’s technology eliminates these issues with paper-like displays.
2. The Power of E-Paper Technology: Daylight’s screens use a reflective e-paper design, allowing comfortable viewing indoors and outdoors without glare, making them ideal for reducing screen-induced stress.
3. EMFs and Health Risks: Non-native electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless devices can impact sleep, fatigue, and overall health. Tristan discusses how minimizing EMF exposure—through airplane mode, grounding, and hardwiring—can improve well-being.
4. Infrared Light and Cellular Health: Infrared light, a significant component of sunlight, supports mitochondrial function and cellular repair. Daylight is working to integrate this feature into its future products for added health benefits.
5. The Importance of Reducing Stimulation: Overloaded screens and notifications derail focus and creativity. Daylight’s monochrome, distraction-free interface encourages deep focus and productive work sessions.
6. Grounding Technology in Nature: Daylight’s design philosophy aligns technology with natural rhythms, allowing users to work outdoors, connect with nature, and maintain circadian balance.
7. Healthier Technology for Kids: With mental health issues rising among children, Daylight aims to provide healthier alternatives for families, reducing overstimulation while promoting learning and creativity.
8. The Role of Lighting in Productivity: Daylight products are designed to support natural lighting conditions, with amber backlights that minimize circadian rhythm disruptions, improving sleep and overall energy levels.
9. Practical Tips to Reduce Technology Stress: Simple changes, such as turning off Wi-Fi at night, using hardwired connections, and spending time outdoors, can significantly improve the body’s resilience to technology-induced stress.
10. The Future of Smarter Devices: Daylight plans to expand its product line to include laptops, phones, and monitors, continuing its mission to create technology that enhances productivity while supporting health.

Follow our guest, Tristan Scott, on: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-scott-225337b1/ 
• Visit Daylight Computer: https://daylightcomputer.com/
• Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/DaylightCo 
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For Daylight Computer

• Website: https://daylightcomputer.com/ 
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/DaylightCo 
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