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Am I unusual in being constantly surprised when people assume time's arrow in everyday conversation? I can never quite accept the sheer oddness and asymmetry of
by maxidog 10y ago
Am I unusual in being constantly surprised when people assume time's arrow in everyday conversation? I can never quite accept the sheer oddness and asymmetry of it.
- danbruc 10y agoDoes that mean you are uncomfortable - or whatever I should call it - with the implied time ordering of events like an egg sitting on the table and then falling down and smashing on the floor?
- hanoz 10y agoIt does sound very unusual to be surprised by that, yes. Although it is understandable that your surprise is constant.
- jessaustin 10y agoWell done! I'm reminded of an Ani Difranco song that was playing back in my college days: perhaps parent is a goldfish?