Paul GrahamVerified account

@paulg body ∞ mind

@arnososna Yes.

@paulg or the mind knows what you're paying for

@paulg We are not rocks. We generate heat. So feeling is a function of temperature, heat generation and heat loss speed.

@paulg Lots of money to be saved if people cooled to 72 or even 74 in the summer, and heated to 68 in the winter.

@paulg the thermostat is lying to you

@paulg and yet here in Moscow shops & offices seem to be heated to 75+! (24C). I can’t stand it! Some serious negotiations with colleagues.

@paulg with the uncontrollable central heating by radiators in my apartment I have to open windows to get it down to 72-73. Seems wasteful.

@paulg thermodynamics -> thermal comfort = f(air temp, _radiant_ temp, air motion, humidity, clothing insulation factor)

@paulg Of course body knows the season, it's programmed to follow 4 seasons cycle and 24 hours day/night cycle. That's why we have jetlags