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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.   

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.   

== Adaptation ==

== Adaptation ==

Currently there are 2 methods to adapt to Dymaxion. Each of them has pros and cons, but successful adaptations remain very rare.  

Currently there are 2 methods to adapt to Dymaxion. Each of them has pros and cons, but successful adaptations remain very rare.  

=== Gradual adaptation ===

=== Gradual adaptation ===

[[File:Bimaxion.png|center|thumb|Bimaxion]]

[[File:Bimaxion.png|thumb|Bimaxion|alt=]]

[[File:Trimaxion.png|center|thumb|Trimaxion]]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]] ===

=== Dymaxion vs Uberman ===

=== Dymaxion vs Uberman ===

Most things that apply to Uberman also apply to Dymaxion. Because it is a nap-only schedule with a total of '''2h of sleep time''', it has a lot of similarities to Uberman, including the extremely high difficulty, miniscule success rate, insane adaptation, and basically no flexibility. Like with Uberman all of the [[SWS]] and [[REM]] must come from naps on this schedule, so the amount of SWS and REM in proportion to [[light sleep]] is very high. Dymaxion still tends to be less popular than Uberman.

Most things that apply to Uberman also apply to Dymaxion. Because it is a nap-only schedule with a total of '''2h of sleep time''', it has a lot of similarities to Uberman, including the extremely high difficulty, miniscule success rate, insane adaptation, and basically no flexibility. Like with Uberman all of the [[wikipedia:Slow-wave_sleep|SWS]] and [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep|REM]] must come from naps on this schedule, so the amount of SWS and REM in proportion to [[wikipedia:Non-rapid_eye_movement_sleep|light sleep]] is very high. Dymaxion still tends to be less popular than Uberman.

'''Difficulty-wise Dymaxion is harder than Uberman'''. Because of the larger gap between naps (5h30m compared to 3h40m) the wakefulness-sustaining capacity of naps is going to falter. The length of the naps is during adaptation, however, the hardest part of the schedule.

'''Difficulty-wise Dymaxion is harder than Uberman'''. Because of the larger gap between naps (5h30m compared to 3h40m) the wakefulness-sustaining capacity of naps is going to falter. The length of the naps is during adaptation, however, the hardest part of the schedule.

Compared to Uberman, Dymaxion can have an edge in scheduling longer activities thanks to the longer wake gap between each nap. The 2 daytime naps can fit into '''regular jobs''', if there is a permissible nap window (e.g, noon break, or lunch break). The other nap can be scheduled after work hours. Unlike its easier "-maxion" counterparts, Dymaxion's nap around midnight does not suffer as much from the hindrance of social activity because the nap is much shorter and can start at midnight. For a nap-only schedule, Dymaxion has a '''solid standing''' as long as the necessary sleep requirements are present to adapt to it. For this reason, it is preferred to Uberman sometimes, even though the adaptation is no less insane than any other sleep-restrictive schedules.  

Compared to Uberman, Dymaxion can have an edge in scheduling longer activities thanks to the longer wake gap between each nap. The 2 daytime naps can fit into '''regular jobs''', if there is a permissible nap window (e.g, noon break, or lunch break). The other nap can be scheduled after work hours. Unlike its easier "-maxion" counterparts, Dymaxion's nap around midnight does not suffer as much from the hindrance of social activity because the nap is much shorter and can start at midnight. For a nap-only schedule, Dymaxion has a '''solid standing''' as long as the necessary sleep requirements are present to adapt to it. For this reason, it is preferred to Uberman sometimes, even though the adaptation is no less insane than any other sleep-restrictive schedules.  

It is so far impossible to [[Flexing|flex]] any naps on Dymaxion even after the adaptation is complete. Regular alarms still have to be used to wake up, because of the very low total sleep. However, one successful case has shown the possibility of some form of moderate exercises (e.g, light lifting or calisthenics) on Dymaxion. While this is an impressive feat, said Dymaxion sleeper also admitted to more '''frequent muscle soreness''' and a noticeably '''slowed recovery rate''' after each exercise session. Same as other nap-only schedules, there can be long-term health risk of Dymaxion (e.g, [[glymphatic system]]), increased cortisol, or certain memory loss/imbalance. Average sleepers are strongly discouraged from attempting Dymaxion.

It is so far impossible to [[Flexing|flex]] any naps on Dymaxion even after the adaptation is complete. Regular alarms still have to be used to wake up, because of the very low total sleep. However, one successful case has shown the possibility of some form of moderate exercises (e.g, light lifting or calisthenics) on Dymaxion. While this is an impressive feat, said Dymaxion sleeper also admitted to more '''frequent muscle soreness''' and a noticeably '''slowed recovery rate''' after each exercise session. Same as other nap-only schedules, there can be long-term health risk of Dymaxion (e.g, [[wikipedia:Glymphatic_system|glymphatic system]]), increased cortisol, or certain memory loss/imbalance. Average sleepers are strongly discouraged from attempting Dymaxion.

== Alternate Variants ==

== Alternate Variants ==

=== Dymaxion-6 (D6) ===

=== Dymaxion-6 (D6) ===

[[File:Dymaxion-6.png|center|thumb|Dymaxion with Uberman distribution]]

[[File:Dymaxion-6.png|thumb|Dymaxion with Uberman distribution|alt=]]

Dymaxion 6 is often mislabeled as Uberman, because it resembles the structure of Uberman a lot, the only difference being 30 m naps instead of 20 m ones. So what practically makes a difference is that the naps on Dymaxion-6 have '''much worse wakes''' than the naps on Uberman during adaptation, due to their length. This distribution of sleep also grants '''2 extra opportunities''' to wake in SWS (2 extra naps compared to the standard Dymaxion). At most a handful of people have been able to adapt to this variation, and it suffers from the same problems as Uberman, namely the inconvenient scheduling. It also has the same problems as other nap-only schedules, like extreme rigidity and questionable health impacts. Therefore, this schedule also can’t really be recommended for people to do long term.

Dymaxion 6 is often mislabeled as Uberman, because it resembles the structure of Uberman a lot, the only difference being 30 m naps instead of 20 m ones. So what practically makes a difference is that the naps on Dymaxion-6 have '''much worse wakes''' than the naps on Uberman during adaptation, due to their length. This distribution of sleep also grants '''2 extra opportunities''' to wake in SWS (2 extra naps compared to the standard Dymaxion). At most a handful of people have been able to adapt to this variation, and it suffers from the same problems as Uberman, namely the inconvenient scheduling. It also has the same problems as other nap-only schedules, like extreme rigidity and questionable health impacts. Therefore, this schedule also can’t really be recommended for people to do long term.

# The results further support the community-based observation that a nap-only schedule is most likely not sustainable for normal sleepers long-term, while being "adapted" or "close to being adapted" is a possible outcome in a short period of time. Dymaxion, regardless of variants (4 or 6 naps) remains a '''remarkably hostile''' polyphasic schedule from the nap-based lifestyles, which is deemed beyond the realm of possible adaptability for most humans. Inexperienced sleepers without laboratory-based conditions or extensive adaptation and lifestyle preparations should not attempt to adapt to the Dymaxion naps.  

# The results further support the community-based observation that a nap-only schedule is most likely not sustainable for normal sleepers long-term, while being "adapted" or "close to being adapted" is a possible outcome in a short period of time. Dymaxion, regardless of variants (4 or 6 naps) remains a '''remarkably hostile''' polyphasic schedule from the nap-based lifestyles, which is deemed beyond the realm of possible adaptability for most humans. Inexperienced sleepers without laboratory-based conditions or extensive adaptation and lifestyle preparations should not attempt to adapt to the Dymaxion naps.  

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