The Weaponization of Time

Timekeeping has been intertwined with colonialism and industrialism, shaping our relationship to time around notions of productivity and extraction. Historically, the clock has been used to control and oppress marginalized bodies, relegating them to roles of labor and diminishing their agency. This episode emphasizes the need to disrupt conventional perceptions of time, urging listeners to recognize that stillness and rest can serve as forms of protest against capitalist structures. By highlighting this connection, the discussion invites a reevaluation of how society views time and the power dynamics inherent within it.