(2013) Previous discussion (the only substantial one at any rate): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11193152 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11193152

(2013) Previous discussion (the only substantial one at any rate): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11193152 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11193152 The main problem with calendar reform as I see it is that network effects and lock-in mean that unless everyone changes at once it'll never stick. I've long felt that the optimal time for calendar reform was several decades ago -- with increasing computerisation the cost of switching has gone up over time, much faster than any potential benefits.