Saving Time

En savoir plus sur le livre

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of How to Do Nothing comes a “paradigm-destroying new book” that explores the various issues stemming from dominant conceptions of ‘time’ (The New York Times Editors’ Choice). “Saving Time’s real triumph lies in her road map for experiencing time outside the capitalist clock. . . . Expect to feel changed by this radical way of seeing”—Esquire. In her previous work, Jenny Odell emphasized the importance of disconnecting from the “attention economy” for quiet contemplation. But what if you lack the time for such reflection? To address this, Odell examined the societal structure and discovered that our clock is designed for profit, not people. This profit-driven approach has transformed our lives into a series of moments to be bought and sold, even in leisure. Odell connects our troubled relationship with time to social inequities, the climate crisis, existential dread, and a pervasive fatalism. This subversive and hopeful book offers alternative ways to experience time, inspired by pre-industrial cultures and natural rhythms. She encourages us to embrace the natural ebb and flow of life—marked by seasons, growth, and healing—rather than conforming to standardized units. By reimagining time outside of work and profit motives, we can discover a more humane, meaningful existence. “Saving Time” challenges our perceptions of reality and invites us to envision a world where time itself