Another Kind of Time – a conversation with Jenny Odell
Emergence Magazine Podcast
The Importance of Timekeeping
The concept of timekeeping has deep historical roots in the ideas of buying and selling other people's time, which is intertwined with colonialism, industrialism, and the need for increased productivity. This system of timekeeping has become ingrained in society, shaping our perception of time, work, and worth. While clock time allows for coordination and serves as a common language for time, it has also led to a culture of being owned by time and tied to productivity, which can be distressing and challenging to redefine.
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