I run into a similar experience the other day, as someone with synesthesia, looking at a digital clock messes up with my time–space spatial imagery experience (

I run into a similar experience the other day, as someone with synesthesia, looking at a digital clock messes up with my time–space spatial imagery experience (and also my planning capacity), while looking at an analog clock helps me "view" time in a way that works for me. I use an analog clock on my wrist, but with an iPhone, I can't disable the screen lock digital clock, so whenever i look at my phone for notifications, I try to avoid looking at the clock. I only recently made this connection and I'm looking to get an Android. So it's not exactly the same thing as what you are looking for - not wanting to know what time it is -, but close - not wanting to know what time it is using a digital clock - I have found this article interesting : https://www.noemamag.com/the-tyranny-of-time/ https://www.noemamag.com/the-tyranny-of-time/