Antikythera mechanism

-predicts the movements of the planets, model of solar system

-computer?

-model of the universe

-computers model the universe in a way

-math put into motion to accomplish a task

Clock of the Long Now

-project to build clock that lasts for 10,000 years

Time

-philosophy and science

Gnomon

-part of the sundial that casts the shadow

-”one that discerns or knows”, proto-root gno- = “to know”

-temporary hours

-sundial = metaphor for gaining knowledge, Walter Benjamin’s fascination with the sundial in Ibiza

Chirological