The Wes Cecil Podcast Bergson's Day-Planner - Ep. 11
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into the philosophical realms of Henri Bergson as the discussion explores the clash between scientific and subjective conceptions of time. Discover how our obsession with rigid schedules often overshadows the richness of lived experiences. The talk encourages a shift towards a more qualitative approach to life, highlighting the significance of genuine human connections over mere task completion. This thought-provoking dialogue invites listeners to rethink their relationship with time and daily living.
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Day-Planner Craze As A Modern Symptom
- Wes Cecil recalls the day-planner craze and links it to a modern mindset shaped by industrialization.
- He says the day-planner mentality expresses a worldview that alienates us from our subjective time.
Two Conflicting Conceptions Of Time
- Henri Bergson distinguishes objective scientific time from lived, continuous time he calls la durée.
- The scientific, segmented clock-time misrepresents how humans actually experience duration.
Quantifying Time Alters Experience
- Objectifying time by chopping events into discrete tasks changes the experience of those events.
- Pinning down moments makes them fundamentally different from their lived, flowing reality.
