SUN AND TIME
- Sun and time -
The relationship between the sun and the earth determines our perception of time. Sundials are ancient objects that reflect this perception of time. The first sundials marked the reciprocal seasons and movement of celestial bodies. Later, they were used for coordination in daily life, such as prayer sessions, meals and social activities . A new sense of time developed during the Middle Ages, driven by emerging international trade,
“time” became “money"
. Today, atomic clocks form the basis for global time standards. Their unprecedented precision, based on atomic vibrations, goes hand in hand with a society under constant time pressure. Natural solar time and our physical biorhythms are often neglected in favor of social time, leading to overwork and a jaded society....