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Old 30th Jun 2023, 21:19
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Surfacetoair
 
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I’ve long wondered whether the concept of Time Dilation has anything to do with that very specific type of tiredness one feels after a flight.

The attempt by your body or brain to account for and remedy the minuscule but measurable time lost after the high velocity travel may well fatigue it in a unique way.

Its noticeable enough as an inactive passenger, but must be worse for the flight crew who have to work as well.

I can’t find any research or mention of the effects of Time Dilation on ISS crew or astronauts. I suppose if it was a problem the effects would be felt far more severely by them than airline pilots?
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