The Unsteable 24 Hours Myth

The concept of the unsteable 24 hours challenges the idea of equal time and emphasizes the inescapable robbery of time in the context of racial disparities. It calls for a shift in focus from equal time to just and free time, addressing issues such as lifespan disparities, unequal access to education, and systemic injustices. This perspective highlights the political aspect of time management and the need to acknowledge the historical patterns that underlie the complexity of the problem. The term 'Infraordinary' signifies the practice of noticing ordinary things that often go unnoticed, which requires deliberate cultivation. George Perec's essay 'An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris' exemplifies this by deliberately observing the ordinary and seemingly unremarkable aspects of a familiar place, highlighting the value of actively seeking out the unnoticed.