Cultural Time Bomb—The Societal Fallout of Clock Worship
Alex Thornton
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In a world where every second is accounted for and efficiency is worshipped, what is the true cost of our obsession with the clock? In Cultural Time Bomb—The Societal Fallout of Clock Worship: How Obsession with Time is Destroying Creativity, Connection, and Our Humanity, Alex Thornton delivers a provocative, unflinching exploration of how our rigid time structures have reshaped society—and at what expense.
This groundbreaking book dismantles the traditional metrics of success, revealing how the relentless pursuit of productivity is eroding the very fabric of human connection and stifling the creative spirit. From the origins of clock worship in industrial revolutions to its modern-day manifestations in our hyper-connected world, Thornton’s incisive analysis exposes the hidden dangers lurking behind every tick of the clock.
Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about time. With wit, passion, and profound insight, Cultural Time Bomb invites you to reclaim your moments, rediscover genuine human connection, and spark a revolution that transcends the tyranny of the clock.
Are you ready to defuse the bomb?
Duration - 2h 10m.
Author - Alex Thornton.
Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Quantum Quill Press ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world where every second is accounted for and efficiency is worshipped, what is the true cost of our obsession with the clock? In Cultural Time Bomb—The Societal Fallout of Clock Worship: How Obsession with Time is Destroying Creativity, Connection, and Our Humanity, Alex Thornton delivers a provocative, unflinching exploration of how our rigid time structures have reshaped society—and at what expense. This groundbreaking book dismantles the traditional metrics of success, revealing how the relentless pursuit of productivity is eroding the very fabric of human connection and stifling the creative spirit. From the origins of clock worship in industrial revolutions to its modern-day manifestations in our hyper-connected world, Thornton’s incisive analysis exposes the hidden dangers lurking behind every tick of the clock. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about time. With wit, passion, and profound insight, Cultural Time Bomb invites you to reclaim your moments, rediscover genuine human connection, and spark a revolution that transcends the tyranny of the clock. Are you ready to defuse the bomb? Duration - 2h 10m. Author - Alex Thornton. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Quantum Quill Press ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Front Matter
Duration:00:01:07
Retail Sample
Duration:00:01:39
Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: The Clock Conspiracy—How Time Was Engineered
Duration:00:06:44
Chapter 2 - Digital Disruption—When the Internet Derailed Time
Duration:00:16:53
Chapter 3 - Introducing Time Innovation—The Rebellion Begins
Duration:00:10:37
Chapter 4 - Productivity Unchained—Breaking Free from the Calendar
Duration:00:14:25
Chapter 5 - The Brain's War on Time—Neuroscience Meets Anarchy
Duration:00:15:18
Chapter 6 - Cultural Time Bomb—The Societal Fallout of Clock Worship
Duration:00:12:47
Chapter 7 - Corporate Revolution—Dismantling the 9-to-5 Dictatorship
Duration:00:14:50
Chapter 8 - Tech Titans and the New Time Lords
Duration:00:11:05
Chapter 9 - The Dark Side of Time Innovation—Digital Burnout and Beyond
Duration:00:13:06
Chapter 10 - Embracing the Future—A Blueprint for a Time-Free Future
Duration:00:10:08
Back Matter
Duration:00:00:50
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18