For the synoptic paper I choose to use time as my topic. Why time you ask? Well when you are a college student, fulltime worker, and caregiver to two children time is of the essence and every bit of it must be used efficiently or nothing will be accomplished. So it seemed natural to pick the topic that I wish I had more of. .
Time can be expressed in three different ways, each with its own unique meaning. All three expressions refer to individual experience and individual concept that is not always clearly understood. The three usages of time are clock time, psychological time and real time. Time is best viewed synoptically. That is we need an all inclusive overview of time to see all of its parts or components and how each part or component relate to each other.
The aspect of time is a source of great debate and very questionable. This is due to the fact that it has so much power over us and what we do. We ask questions in search of the answer of its validity such as, is time relative? Does time have a beginning and end or is it infinite? Will it exist long after we are gone? Is time a subjective image or a concept created in our mind? .
Time might be seen as a restriction that we impose on ourselves and others to keep us in line. So that we can stay in tune with our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual being. To keep us from losing control. Time might have been invented to regulate our conscience and morals. To limit our freedom so that we can not just do anything we wish. Sort of as a means to keep us in control. Could time be a ploy or a front, to make us think that we are in control of it and are free to use it as we please? When in all actuality we are bound by its rules. We compromise and forego doing things to comply with its limitations. We let it determine our fate. How can you not question something you don't understand? This is how time is achievable and deceptive.
Time directly affects one's freedom.