Time is to Clock as Mind is to Brain

The quote, "Time is to clock as mind is to brain" is found in chapter 4 of Dava Sobel's Longitude. I had to read this during a college course, and even though generally everyone found the book to be dull or boring, I found it interesting. Again, adding to my reasons of why I don't understand people. I guess it's just because this book made me think about the impact of the clock and longitude on today's society.

The previous year I remember having a discussion about how our lives are ruled by a clock. We go places depending upon the time that the clock on the wall or on our wrist or on our phone. I always end up looking at my phone to see the time, even when I don't need to. It's strange to think how the phone has replaced the watch. I even know friends who look at their phone for the time even though they are wearing a watch. It's absolutely crazy. And it's something that we do intuitively. Why? Are we really independent of time? It consistently rules our life. 

But what is interesting about this quote and this book is that it made me realize that time is not constant. It is continuously changing. Ever hear of "Time flies by when you are having fun"? To different people, time can speed up or slow down. Ever been in a meeting or a class that seems like it has gone on for an hour, but when you look up at the clock it has only been two minuets? It's because time is continuously warped and changed. If this invisible entity is continuously changing, then how is it captured within a physical object? How is it that our mind is trapped by our brain? It is the invisible versus the physical. Everyone's mind is different, but everyone's brain is the same (or at least close to the same, excluding brain deficiencies, etc.). Similarly, time is different between people, but the clock is the same (or at least as similar as each clock can get). It's just interesting to think about. 

A Little Quote

"We must never fear robbers or murderers. They are dangers from outside, small dangers. It is ourselves we have to fear. Prejudice is the real robber, and vice the real murderer. Why should we e troubled by a threat to our person or our pocket? What we have to beware of is the threat to our souls."

-Victor Hugo, Les Miserables (Monseigneur Myriel)

My First Post

Hello!
I'm Amelia Brooks. I'm new to blogging so please ignore the ignorant mistakes and mishaps that I make. There are numerous things that I have always wanted to share. Many ideas and many tricks that I use everyday.
I'm interested in political science and history, so sorry if you don't like either, because there will definitely be some history geeky-ness and political ideas. I hope to respect everyone's ideas in expressing my ideas on here.
I'm not an open person if you were to meet me on the street. In fact, you'd probably pass right by me. I guess that is what blogs are for. They give those people like me a chance to raise their hand, stand up, and speak their minds. At least that is what I hope to achieve.
Also, you'll have to excuse my craft and diy obsessions. I love making something new out of something old. I guess that makes sense because I like studying something old and applying it to the present. So, there will definitely be some crafts and inspirations that I show that I hope will be helpful to some.
I don't know if anyone will look at this. My blog may just be one that you pass, like you would on the street. But to those who stop and take in the sights around you, thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy!