The Time Wars: From Railroads to Daylight Saving Time

This article chronicles the evolution of human timekeeping, from subjective notions of time to the establishment of global standard time and the ongoing controversy surrounding daylight saving time. The rise of railroads spurred the creation of standard time zones, provoking strong resistance from the public who viewed it as a disruption of natural time and traditional lifestyles. Daylight saving time also faced similar controversies, adopted during the two World Wars and later abolished, remaining a contentious issue to this day. The article uses vivid stories and historical details to illustrate humanity's struggle for control over time and the interplay between different interest groups.