Understanding Perspectives of Time

The video explores two ways English speakers perceive time: the ego moving perspective, where individuals see themselves moving through time, and the time moving perspective, where individuals see time flowing through them. A question about a meeting time change is used to illustrate these perspectives. Examples are provided to show how these perspectives affect anticipation of events like holidays. The video encourages viewers to reflect on their own perspective and discuss with others.

What are the two perspectives of time discussed in the video?

• Past and Future

• Ego Moving and Time Moving

• Fast and Slow

• Linear and Circular

If someone believes a meeting moved forward is now at 2 p.m., which perspective do they have?

• Ego Moving

• Time Moving

• Circular Time

• Static Time

How does the 'ego moving' perspective view time?

• Time is a circle, and we are at the center.

• Time moves backward, and we move forward.

• We are stationary, and time moves through us.

• Time is stationary, and we move through it.

What does the 'time moving' perspective suggest about our position in time?

• We are stationary, and time flows through us.

• Time is a fixed point, and we revolve around it.

• Time moves backward, and we follow.

• We move forward through time.

In the 'time moving' perspective, how is time visualized?

• As a calendar flipping

• As a river flowing past us

• As a road we walk on

• As a clock ticking

What might you discover by asking others about their time perspective?

• They believe time is an illusion

• They perceive time in a completely different way

• They have the same perspective as you

• They don't think about time at all