If you are looking for something to do, you might enjoy this collection of videos about time.
First, the 1999 Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution on the Arrows of Time.
A quick note, the Harrison clock in the background of “Back to the future” is important in human history. Learn more about Harrison clocks in Drachinifel’s video below.
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Arrows of time – Catching the waves (1999) | Royal Institution
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Arrows of time – The quantum leap (1999) | Royal Institution
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Arrows of time – Living on the edge of chaos (1999) | Royal Institution
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Arrows of time – Shaping the future (1999) | Royal Institution
Then “The Longitude Problem” from Drachinifel which includes the history of the Harrison clocks.
Finally, back at the RI, take a look at atomic clocks and the future of timekeeping with the National Physical Laboratory.
You might also enjoy this piece of Chicago trivia located across from the Chicago Board of Trade building.