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Comment by AphantaZach

Fair critique. The wellness space is definitely flooded with 'quantum energy' nonsense so the skepticism is appreciated.

I look at this tool less like a 'magic brain pill' and more like a metronome for a musician. A metronome doesn't make you play better, but it mechanically forces you to stick to a tempo. This app just saturates your visual cortex with a steady rhythm so your brain stops scanning the room for distractions. It’s essentially a distraction-cancellation for focus.

As for the 'emotional regulation' bit—I do admit that comes off as marketing speak(not my background!) It really just refers to wavelength impact: Red light avoids triggering melanopsin (good for winding down), while Cyan/Blue light triggers wakefulness (good for mornings). No magic stones involved

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