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World Service,15 May 2006,26 mins

A Time Special

Culture Shock

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The programme takes a look at time itself. What is the 10 Thousand Year Clock Project, in San Francisco, California, all about? Also on the programme: The show talks to the producer of the world's longest piece of music, lasting 1,000 years. Plus, we have more time-saving devices than ever so why do so many of us feel more rushed than ever?

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