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Modern headlights are much brighter than before, making it hard for drivers to see at night. This change is mainly due to safety standards that encourage brighter lights.
The bright lights create a problem called negative externality, where too many bright headlights make it harder for everyone to see. Lowering the brightness can help improve safety and comfort for all drivers.
New technology can help adjust headlights automatically based on other cars' positions. Advocating for softer lights and using adaptive headlights can make nighttime driving safer and more pleasant.

To make your indoor lighting like the sun, consider using bicolor lights that can change color temperature throughout the day. This can help your space feel more natural, but they can be more expensive and may not be as bright as daylight lights.
Using an LCD HDR monitor can enhance your viewing experience, allowing for brighter images and better color matching with outdoor light. This can be especially useful if your current monitor seems washed out with your new lighting setup.
If you want your lights to match outdoor brightness, consider measuring the light levels in your space with a lux meter. You may need to upgrade to higher wattage lights or adjust your room's surfaces to increase reflected light.

Using raymarching for rendering buildings can simplify complex fractal generation
Deferred rendering can be utilized to optimize lighting workload by rendering lights onto surfaces
Implementing HDR tone mapping can enhance color accuracy and brightness transitions in the game graphics

Good lighting is essential for design and craftsmanship.
Inadequate lighting can lead to errors and frustration in working spaces.
Modern LED lights are an easy and effective solution to brighten up poorly lit areas.

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Virtual reality headsets use different types of lenses for comfort and viewing experience, like 'pancake' lenses that reflect light back and forth to achieve magnification.
The design of lighting fixtures, like the PH Artichoke light, can be both functional and visually striking, even when not in use.
Designers should consider the qualitative aspects of a project, like the experience and metaphorical impact of light, in addition to the technical details.

Computers in the past were commonly beige due to practical reasons, offering a vintage look that did not look too new or old.
Designing with longevity in mind, like the Centennial Lightbulb that has been shining for over a century, showcases the importance of durability and smart design choices.
Great design is timeless and should focus on understanding the unchanging aspects of human nature to create lasting impact.

Consider color temperature when selecting lighting for different areas of your home.
Pay attention to the color rendering index (CRI) when choosing light sources for accurate color representation.
Balance natural light and artificial light to create the desired mood and functionality in each room.

Heinrich Geissler invented the Geissler tube, a crucial technology that led to the development of modern world technologies.
Geissler tubes were originally sold as novelty items before becoming important for lighting, including fluorescent and neon lights.
The Geissler tube's descendants include the cathode-ray tube used in TVs, computers with vacuum tubes, transistors, and even diodes, impacting numerous aspects of our daily lives.