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JENNY ODELL: How to *not* save time (and *creatively* reject the productive, growth imperative!)

Wild with Sarah Wilson

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Reclaiming Time: Reflections on Productivity and Meaning

This chapter examines the influence of a popular book during the COVID pandemic, focusing on themes of reflection and the importance of 'doing nothing.' It critiques the modern perception of time as a commodity and explores how societal shifts during the pandemic prompted a reevaluation of work, personal value, and productivity. The discussion further investigates the historical implications of time measurement and its connections to power dynamics in relation to class and race.

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