Time and the Technosphere: The Law of Time in Human Affairs (Original)
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In Time and the Technosphere, José Argüelles unveils a profound divergence between the universe's inherent temporal rhythms and the artificial clockwork governing modern life. He posits that our current 12:60 time frequency, enshrined in the Gregorian calendar, disconnects us from Earth's vital pulse, driving a destructive "technosphere." Argüelles champions a return to a natural 13-moon, 28-day harmonic calendar, asserting that this shift is crucial for global healing and a sustainable future. He suggests that pivotal global events have cracked open a window for humanity to embrace a more aligned, peaceful temporal existence.
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“José Argüelles' timely work Time and the Technosphere makes a vital contribution to the great paradigm shift in human cultures that is now accelerating. There is a higher dimension of natural time inscribed in the cosmos and a natural calendar that would help humanity mature into the awakening global consciousness that is now essential for future sustainability and well being. This book is an important contribution to the awakening event that is now emerging on a planetary scale.”
📝 Description: Time and the Technosphere: The Law of Time in Human Affairs (Original)
📑 What's inside
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- A Brief Literary Autobiography
- 1
- 9-11, The Inevitable Event and the Nature of Time: Introductory Reflections
- 2
- Preliminary Definitions: Biosphere-Technosphere-Noosphere as an Evolutionary Continuum
- 3
- Time and Human Consciousness: The Law of Time--What It Is and Where It Came From
- 4
- The Law of Time in Human Affairs: The Analysis of History
- 5
- The Climax of History, the Fifty-six Years of Hiroshima--Artificial Time Runs Out
- 6
- The Solution of the Law of Time: Get a New Calendar
- 7
- Humans--Noospheric Chips: Consciousness and Reality Redefined
- 8
- Making the Transition to the New Time: A How-to Catalog and Guide to the
- Pax Cultura, Pax Biospherica
- 9
- The Advent of the Noosphere: A Prayer and a Vision
- Epilogue
- Networking the New Time
- Appendices
- I
- Summary Critique of the Gregorian Calendar with Which Every Proponent of the Thirteen Moon Calendar Should Be Thoroughly Familiar
- II
- The World Thirteen Moon Calendar Change Peace Movement and the Discovery of the Law of Time: A Brief Chronotopology of Transformation
- III
- Telektonon Prophecy of Pacal Votan
- IV The Nineteen Code
- Notes Glossary Bibliography
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers deeply interested in the intersection of spirituality, history, and temporal mechanics will find this text profoundly resonant. Those feeling alienated by modern industrial pacing often seek a philosophical framework that validates their disconnect from conventional timekeeping. Argüelles offers a compelling narrative for those who believe societal healing requires a fundamental shift in how we perceive existence. It appeals to individuals eager to explore alternative cosmologies and understand the metaphysical underpinnings of global systems. If you are drawn to ideas about reclaiming human destiny through alignment with natural rhythms, this book provides the theoretical foundation for such a transformative perspective.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This title presents a dense, esoteric argument that challenges foundational aspects of modern chronology. While intellectually stimulating for those already aligned with harmonic calendar theories, it may frustrate readers seeking empirical scientific validation or straightforward historical analysis. The text demands a willingness to accept speculative metaphysical premises as factual drivers of global events. It is not suited for skeptics of alternative spirituality or those who prefer rigid, data-driven sociological studies. However, for the dedicated seeker within the occult and esoteric tradition, it offers a provocative, if polarizing, vision of temporal realignment that challenges conventional wisdom.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you sense a deeper rhythm beneath the clock's relentless tick, or question the unsustainable pace of modern life, this book is for you. For those seeking to realign with cosmic harmony and envision a path to collective peace, Argüelles provides a powerful, transformative framework.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Cosmic and Artificial Time
Argüelles meticulously contrasts the universe's intrinsic "Law of Time," defined by synchronization and natural cycles, with the constructed, mechanistic 12:60 time frequency of human civilization. He argues that this artificial temporal framework, embodied by the Gregorian calendar, has alienated humanity from Earth's natural rhythms, creating the unsustainable "technosphere."
Technosphere and Global Awakening
The book introduces the "technosphere" as the global civilization governed by artificial time, leading to ecological and societal imbalance. Argüelles theorizes that significant global events can create a "fissure" in this system, opening the "noosphere" – Earth's mental envelope – for a collective shift in consciousness and an opportunity for harmonious change.
Harmonic Calendar Reform
A central tenet is the urgent need to abandon the Gregorian calendar for a natural, 13-moon, 28-day cycle. Argüelles asserts that aligning with this harmonic calendar, which he claims most pre-industrial societies followed, is essential to repair the damage caused by "irregular technospheric time" and usher in an era of peace and planetary sustainability.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Law of Time
- Technosphere
- Noosphere
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How does your current perception of time (daily, weekly, yearly) influence your sense of well-being and connection to the natural world?
- If humanity were to collectively adopt a new, natural calendar, what immediate and long-term changes do you envision for society and the environment?
- Consider a moment in your life when you felt truly "in sync" with events. How did that experience differ from moments of feeling rushed or out of alignment?
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