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Matters of Time

99% Invisible

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Timekeeping's Impact on Identity and Reality

This chapter explores the challenges of implementing Beijing time in distant regions, emphasizing the clash between centralized authority and local needs. It also humorously tackles the controversies of Daylight Saving Time, blending serious analysis with light-hearted commentary.

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