To The Best Of Our Knowledge Deep Time: The Art of Time
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Feb 15, 2025 
Katie Paterson, an award-winning Scottish artist, talks about creating cosmic art that connects us with ancient times. Jonathon Keats, a conceptual artist, challenges traditional clocks by introducing alternatives like river time and bristlecone pine time. Acoustic ecologist Alex Braidwood shares his unique experience of recording dawn choruses and using them for community connection during the pandemic. Together, they explore how art, science, and nature intertwine to craft a deeper understanding of time, urging us to embrace 'timefulness' and reflect on our ecological footprint.
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Meteorite Hourglass
- Katie Paterson made an hourglass using dust from a meteorite older than the sun.
- This 15-minute hourglass offers a tangible experience of deep time.
Deep Time Experience
- Deep time allows for mental expansion and a sense of rootedness.
- It connects us to the vastness of existence.
Icelandic Inspiration
- Katie Paterson's interest in time wasn't sparked in childhood but during her time in Iceland.
- She realized the Earth's rotation and the vastness of time through direct experience with nature.