Timekeeping is a means to an end. We've often discussed logistical issues. There are more fundamental issues, many of which will be topics of IAU Symposium 285 at Oxford (UK), 19-23 Sep 2011:
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/timedomainconf
The Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees, will deliver a public lecture titled "What
time is it?".
Pre-registration is open.
Rob
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