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Evan Prodromou

Is the turning of the New Year a meaningful event?

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Evan Prodromou

This is an interesting result. I'm a qualified yes; years are real but the year boundary is imaginary.

Our year boundary is arbitrary but there aren't very good alternatives.

Arbitrary boundaries can have rich social meaning.

I did a little investigation a few years ago.

evanp.me/2019/12/31/year-bound

Evan Prodromou's BlogYear boundaries are imaginaryBy evanprodromou
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Evan Prodromou

Perihelion Day is on 4 Jan 2023.

Mars Uribe

@evan Im not used to seeing/hearing about this term. But, i really like the perspective it gives. Thanks! 😃👍

Jan 03, 2023, 01:22 AM·Public·Tusky
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