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Tools for telling time on a changing planet
August 24, 2021 11:00am Online
How do we reckon with time when the times seem so out of joint?
Seasonal rhythms are shifting and glaciers melting, while the climate crisis confronts us with problems that are both urgent and long-lasting. Join philosopher Michelle Bastian and literary scholar David Farrier to explore how the humanities help us think about time on a changing planet. From reimagining clocks to future fossils, what tools can we turn to as we try to find more sustainable ways of living on our shared Earth?
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Tea & Talk Series
The Tea & Talk series invites everyone to enjoy a cup of tea while engaging with experts in a friendly, relaxed discussion. There won’t be any PowerPoints, notes, or formality here – just the chance to ask questions and to listen to some of Scotland’s leading authorities on a variety of subjects.
All Tea & Talk events will take place using Zoom Meetings so attendees can take part using audio and video. To encourage discussion and allow for everyone an opportunity to ask questions we have limited the number of spaces available.
THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO ATTENDEES AGED 16+