Time is a weird thing. We rarely realise that the perception of time going by, and the historical awareness of time having passed, is a uniquely human trait - based on a by humans constructed system. Well, this episode clearly shows how constructed time is, as countries have pushed days, months, and even years back and forth so suit their cultural, religious or economic needs.
29 December 2019
TimeGhost of Christmas Past - DAY 6
Our perception of time has changed a lot in human history. Even more so
when we try to shape our days, weeks, months and years in the 'most
convenient' way possible.
Time is a weird thing. We rarely realise that the perception of time going by, and the historical awareness of time having passed, is a uniquely human trait - based on a by humans constructed system. Well, this episode clearly shows how constructed time is, as countries have pushed days, months, and even years back and forth so suit their cultural, religious or economic needs.
Time is a weird thing. We rarely realise that the perception of time going by, and the historical awareness of time having passed, is a uniquely human trait - based on a by humans constructed system. Well, this episode clearly shows how constructed time is, as countries have pushed days, months, and even years back and forth so suit their cultural, religious or economic needs.
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