The Scent of Time

In this thought-provoking audiobook, acclaimed cultural theorist Byung-Chul Han explores the impact of our modern obsession with productivity on our experience of time. He warns that the relentless pursuit of the vita activa degrades our humanity and diminishes our ability to pause and reflect. Drawing from influential thinkers like Heidegger, Nietzsche, and Arendt, Han advocates for a revival of the vita contemplativa to restore our capacity for contemplation and true fulfillment. Expertly narrated by Peter Noble, this insightful work challenges listeners to reconsider their relationship with time and engage with the art of lingering.