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The Chronotype Problem: Why Your Smart Ring's 'Optimal Bedtime' Is Wrong for Half the Population
Your smart ring tells you to sleep at 9:30 PM because your heart rate dropped. But it does not know whether your brain produces melatonin at 9:30 PM or midnight. Chronotype, the genetic wiring that makes you a lark or a night owl, is ignored by every bedtime guidance feature on the market.
James Hoffmann Jun 11, 2026 · 1 min read