For the Ancient Greeks, time was a multifaceted concept. And in writing, these ideals stay true. As we put pen to paper, the context of our writing is not only guided by chronological time (Chronos) but also by the most opportune moments (Kairos) for specific subject matter. In this episode, Dr. Emily Zarka discusses how and why time is an important element to account for in our writing.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:57 – How time impacts context
3:12 – What is chronos?
4:28 – What is kairos?
6:18 – Chronos and kairos in action
11:00 – Conclusion
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