Saving Time
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Saving Time
In today's fast-paced world, our existence seems dictated by a corporate clock that equates time directly with money, pushing us to conform and contort ourselves to fit into a system designed for profit rather than people. Saving Time presents a compelling argument for alternative ways of experiencing time, proposing hopeful possibilities not just for individuals but for the planet as well.
Odell delves into the history of how time became monetised, tracing its origins back to pre-industrial cultures and exploring how this transition has profoundly impacted our lives. She introduces us to new paradigms of time inspired by ecological and geological cycles, encouraging us to shift away from a profit-driven perspective.
Throughout this dazzling, subversive, and deeply hopeful journey, Odell guides readers through various temporal habitats. As planet-bound beings, we inhabit shortening and lengthening days, observe the growth of gardens, witness birds migrating, and watch cliffs eroding. She highlights the stretchy quality of waiting and desire, the gradual progression of pregnancy, and the time it takes to heal.
Odell's narrative urges us to become stewards of these natural rhythms, to seek meaning outside the confines of work and profit. She posits that the trajectory of our lives, and indeed the life of the planet, is not a predetermined path but one that can be reimagined and reshaped.
Now is our moment to rethink our approach to time. By embracing these alternate models and rhythms, we open ourselves up to a more fulfilling and sustainable existence. In doing so, time itself might just become our saviour.
Saving Time is more than a book; it's a call to action, offering a transformative vision that resonates deeply with the contemporary yearning for a more meaningful and connected way of life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529924619
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 January 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 321g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Jenny Odell is a multi-disciplinary artist and author. Her first book was the New York Times Bestseller, How to Do Nothing- Resisting the Attention Economy. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, New York Times, Sierra Magazine, and more. She lives in Oakland, California.
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