Readings Connection Clock Work

Our world today could not function, if for some reason our clocks stopped working. People rely on clocks to get where they have to go on time, as well as to plan events for the future. Giovanni DaDondi is credited with writing the first detailed record of clockwork in 1364. Practical inventions of the clock back then consisted of a striker and a bell, which toned every hour. Later models also had dials which not only showed hours of the day but also, phases of the moon, passages of the planets, even the calender of saints and religious festivals (Davies 434). As with new ideas that come out today, when the invention of the clock and watch were introduced, new models were quickly created.

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The 24 hour day locked everyone into a schedule. It allowed common people to know the difference between summer and winter time changes. It showed people a fixed daily routine, which is still very much present today. Watchmakers began trying to create their timepieces, as small as they could. Later on, in 1657 the pendulum was created, which increased accuracy of the clock. Watchmakers and clockmakers developed their skills and started perfecting their work. Artisans in the Black Forest began designing intricate cuckoo clocks, while France led the world in ornamental clocks. In 1955, the Atomic clock was invented which is accurate to one second over a 3,000 year period. This is the most accurate clock which has ever been invented to date. This atomic clock is also the standard time which is used by governments throughout the world. Ever since the 24 clock has been used, time has been a key part of peoples lives. People rely on timing to be able to get things done one time.
Time is always running no matter what anyone else is doing
After reading this passage, I thought of the clockmaking in reference to computer building. When the first computer designs came out, they were larger than our present day televisions, with less memory than a microwave. The first clocks that were invented, simply stuck a bell every hour. After both things were developed, people saw ways of imporvement and took their chances. As the time progresses, both of these ideas develop into something great.
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Davies, Norman. Europe A History. 1996. New York City: HarperCollins, 1998.