The text explores the concept of time and its relationship with various cultures and societies. It highlights the idea that linear time, as experienced in the West, is a colonial construction and that different communities have their own understanding of temporality. The author discusses frameworks like crip time, Afrofuturism, and queer time, which challenge the mainstream heteronormative model of time. The book “Saving Time” by Jenny Odell is mentioned, which critiques the modern clock and its role in colonizing marginalized communities. The author argues for the need to reclaim and protect our time, but acknowledges the structural changes required to make this possible. Overall, the text emphasizes the importance of understanding and challenging our relationship with time in order to create a more equitable society.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perception of time shifting during the pandemic | From linear to cyclical time | Greater acceptance of cyclical time | Experience of time during the pandemic |
| Use of symbols like the ouroboros to represent cyclical time | From linear to cyclical time | Increased use of symbols | Desire for rebirth and renewal |
| Critique of the modern clock and its impact on society | From rigid time to flexible time | Redefinition of time | Desire for personal freedom and autonomy |
| Exploration of different temporal frameworks | From standardized to diverse time | Greater understanding of diverse time | Identity, geography, and lived experience |
| Recognition of the need for personal and structural change | From imposed time to self-determined | Emphasis on personal and structural change | Desire for reclaiming time and autonomy |
| Need for tangible solutions to reclaiming personal time | From imposed time to self-determined | Greater focus on tangible solutions | Desire for practical methods of reclaiming time |
| Importance of personal, emotional, and spiritual changes | From imposed time to self-determined | Recognition of the need for personal, emotional, and spiritual changes | Adaptation to new world order and rest |