Jay Griffiths
Author of A Sideways Look at Time who contributes reflections on non-clock forms of time, cultural time practices, and poetic perspectives on temporality.
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May 29, 2007 • 58min
Time
In this fascinating conversation, Robert Krulwich, a veteran science correspondent, explores physics and time's nature. Oliver Sacks shares intriguing cases of patients with altered perceptions of time, revealing how it can feel both slow and fast. Jay Griffiths reflects on how cultural practices shape our understanding of time and its political implications. Together, they delve into everything from Beethoven's music stretched over hours to the transition from task-based timings to the standardized concept we know today.
