Velocipede RiderI finally got around to setting this after the last switch to DST.
#DecimalTime #DecimalWatch #WristCheck
#DecimalTime #DecimalWatch #WristCheck
Chris Foley@ruari That Svalbard is unbelievably awesome! My mind is completely blown but I have questions, starting with how on earth you convert decimal time to traditional time and vice versa while being able to function on a regular schedule.
@chrisfoley You are in luck. I once wrote a thread about this.
Velocipede Rider (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 image I never explained directly here how I use the #DecimalWatch. I am not often converting between decimal and standard time. I just look out for significant events for which I have learnt decimal equivalents, like wake up, kids to school, work start, lunch, work end, etc. It is also nice to track roughly where I am in the progress of a day. There are other time sources at home and the office when I need precision, for meetings I have a calendar. A travel app takes care of public transport times.
@ruari I see. The conversion looks straightforward to do with either your script or an AI shortcut but I could see myself using handwritten tables in a Field Notes notebook as a way cooler method of navigating (and eventually memorizing) everyday conversion.
@chrisfoley As I said, for the most part I do not convert. When wearing this I generally think in terms of 10 hours, instead of 24. Much like if I only had a Fahrenheit thermometer I would try and use that scale directly instead of constantly converting to Celsius.
You just have to get used to the new scale.
@ruari Fair. My challenge is that regular work days are full of appointments (between 6-10 a day) and it is imperative that I be on the clock at all times. Decimal/regular time conversion would need to be a non-negotiable.
@chrisfoley But that's fine. It does not have to be the watch you wear every day. Indeed it does not have to be the watch you wear at all. There are plenty of fun watches out there. 😉