impossibly_curious
impossibly_curious t1_isy81q6 wrote
There are other sources but there was this study done on circadian rhythm. It was conducted in a cave and the findings pointed to humans (or at least the one in this experiment) having closer to a 48 hour day when devoid of clocks ot sunlight. source
impossibly_curious t1_isylo1g wrote
Reply to comment by redmonkees in Is our sleep pattern based off the length of the day? by ebb5
For sure, this isn't my favorite study mostly due to the sample size. I do think however, this may be one of the most relevant studies to answer or at least offer some understanding to OP's question. Personally I find anything having to do with societal conditioning vs. what our bodies actually need super fascinating.