- Clocks. Each computer has a built-in clock that displays even when you are not logged in
- Erosion. While the wind/water erosion in this office is practically nonexistent, there is an air conditioner running. Technically, the desks, walls, and floors will slowly erode as time passes.
- Dust. The accumulation of dust in this room will increase as time moves on
- Every single night, under the cover of darkness, the custodial staff comes into this room to clean it. I could probably sit here and keep track of each day by the number of times I see the custodial staff enter
- Sunlight. While I can't see the exact position of the sun from our window (it is directly opposite another window in this building), I can see when the day changes from day to night
- Since most of the employees here are also students, I can probably tell what time of year it is by how many employees are regularly coming in for work. When it is spring/summer, there will be markedly less employees working
- Also, I could probably tell the nonspecific passage of time by the employees that are employed and then leave. Since most employees will work here for about 2 to 3 years, I could probably guess how many years go by by how long someone is employed
- There are also full-time employees who work here. I can keep track of time by how old they are. Of course, I could also just ask them what the date is
...Or I could just use my cell phone.
Interesting to think of time in larger increments using evidence around you. (Employees leaving after a couple years)
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