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Matters of Time

99% Invisible

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Timekeepers and the Rise of Standardized Time

This chapter explores the historical journey towards standardized time, emphasizing its necessity for the railroad industry and the societal changes it brought. It highlights the unique role of 'knocker uppers' in waking factory workers, illustrating the challenges of adjusting to regimented schedules. Through this narrative, the complexity of transitioning from local to synchronized timekeeping is vividly captured.

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