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So you want to abolish time zones
Laudable! Let's take a look at some of the changes that arise from this, through a simple case study: making an international phone call to a relative. Before abolishing time zones I want to call my Uncle Steve in Melbourne. What time is it there? Google tells me it is currently...
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Society, Policy & CultureLife, Learning & Writing2015
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2015 | So you want to abolish time zones by subleq | 159 | 124 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | So You Want to Abolish Time Zones (2015) by JoshTriplett | 67 | 100 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | So you want to abolish time zones (2015) by canjobear | 57 | 140 |
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