Reading your post, I keep thinking of the absolute nature of measurements. Measurements are constants but people are endlessly adaptive. With a thermostat on the wall, you may set it at 72 and that becomes your norm. The temperature you are comfortable. If you live in an adobe house that stays 68, you will come to adapt and that will seem comfortable. Without the numbers, both experiences are just comfortable. As to how I relate to experience vs standards...We have started turning off the a/c and cooling the house at night then let it warm up through the day. We open and close windows. Open and close blinds. The temperature fluctuates through the day but it is very comfortable. It also seems to put you a little more in touch with nature. Experiencing the temperature swings that are one of natures rhythms.