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{{TNT|tooshort}}A [[Nap only|nap-only]] schedule,<ref name="time" /> which contains four 30-minute [[naps|s]] evenly spaced throughout the day, for a total of 2 hours of sleep.{{TNT|Dymaxion}}
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'''Dymaxion''' is a [[Nap only|nap-only]] schedule,<ref name="time" /> which contains four 30-minute [[naps|s]] evenly spaced throughout the day, for a total of 2 hours of sleep.{{TNT|Dymaxion}}


== Origin ==
== Origin ==
Dymaxion (often referred to as Dymax), is the first and original polyphasic schedule in the "-maxion" family. It was created by [[Buckminster Fuller]],  in the 1930s, who reportedly slept on this schedule for most of the time between '''1932 and 1933'''. Dymaxion stands for ‘dynamic maximum tension’ and Fuller applied this word to many other inventions of his, including a house, a car, and a map. Fuller reported that "2 hours of sleep per day is plenty", which may insinuate at his sky-high motivation to live a life of an inventor who is willing to spend as little time on sleep as possible.  
Dymaxion was created by [[Buckminster Fuller]] in the 1930s who slept this way in 1932 and 1933. "Dymaxion" is a made up from ‘dynamic', 'maximum' and 'tension', which was also applied to many other inventions of his. Fuller stated that "2 hours of sleep per day is plenty", claiming no ill effect from such an intense schedule.  


With Dymaxion being one of the most advanced polyphasic schedules that shape the definition, usage and legend of polyphasic sleep practice, together with [[Uberman]], it also attracts several attempts over the course of decades. Recently, its formation also spurred the inspiration for 2 "-maxion" schedules ('''Bimaxion and [[Trimaxion]]''') that take on the mantle of the original 30m [[naps]] in Dymaxion and posing as easier equivalents. The 30m naps are also sometimes referred to as "'''Dymaxion naps'''" due to how intense they are for a polyphasic adaptation.
Dymaxion is a widely known polyphasic schedule, second only to [[Uberman]]. As such, it has attracted many attempts over the years.  
== Adaptation ==
== Adaptation ==
Currently there are 2 methods to adapt to Dymaxion. Each of them has pros and cons, but successful adaptations remain very rare.  
As with other schedules, there are a few different adaptation methods. However, adaptation to this schedule is extremely hostile, likely greater than even Uberman due to its longer gaps. The difficulties in adapting to Uberman is also present in Dymaxion, and it is advised that beginners do not attempt the schedule.


=== Gradual adaptation ===
=== Gradual adaptation ===
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[[File:Trimaxion.png|thumb|Trimaxion|alt=]]The idea behind this [[gradual transition]] is to start an adaptation to either Trimaxion or Bimaxion first, and then remove a core sleep one step at a time to finally reach Dymaxion. The distribution of sleeps from these 2 schedules resemble Dymaxion's sleep placement. Starting from Bimaxion, one [[Cores|core]] is shortened to 30 m after adapting to the previous schedule until every sleep block is 30 m long. This approach suffers from the same issues as the gradual adaptation to Uberman. However, both of these schedules are already known to be very difficult to adapt to, and it can take a very long period of time to reach Dymaxion, and the Dymaxion adaptation can still fail.  
[[File:Trimaxion.png|thumb|Trimaxion|alt=]]The idea behind this [[gradual transition]] is to start an adaptation to either Trimaxion or Bimaxion first, and then remove a core sleep one step at a time to finally reach Dymaxion. The distribution of sleeps from these 2 schedules resemble Dymaxion's sleep placement. Starting from Bimaxion, one [[Cores|core]] is shortened to 30 m after adapting to the previous schedule until every sleep block is 30 m long. This approach suffers from the same issues as the gradual adaptation to Uberman. However, both of these schedules are already known to be very difficult to adapt to, and it can take a very long period of time to reach Dymaxion, and the Dymaxion adaptation can still fail.  


=== [[Cold turkey]] ===
=== Cold turkey ===
So far all successful Dymaxion attempts stem from this method. For mutant sleepers or insomniacs, they can dive into Dymaxion directly. The level of sleep compression on Dymaxion will start to manifest after a couple of days, and as usual, intense [[wikipedia:Sleep_deprivation|sleep deprivation]] will ensue and need to be overcome.  
So far all successful Dymaxion attempts stem from this method. For mutant sleepers or insomniacs, they can dive into Dymaxion directly. The level of sleep compression on Dymaxion will start to manifest after a couple of days, and as usual, intense [[wikipedia:Sleep_deprivation|sleep deprivation]] will ensue and need to be overcome.  


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