Relative Timekeeping 101: The Art of Estimating the Second

Lesson 1: The Science of Subjective Seconds

Time is a human construct. It's like, totally relative, man. That's why we're diving into the world of relative timekeeping, where the past is a distant memory, the present is a fleeting thought, and the future is a series of poorly made plans.

Our first lesson covers the basics of subjective seconds. That's right, folks, it's all about feeling the vibe, man. Do you feel like the seconds are ticking by quickly or slowly? Are they rushing by like a frantic hamster on a wheel, or plodding along like a sloth on a Sunday morning?

Practice Exercise 1: The Second-Sweep

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and try to estimate the passage of time as the seconds tick by. Is it a smooth, silky experience, or are the seconds jarring and discordant? Remember, it's all about the feels, man.

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