Imagine for a moment that it’s the late 18th century: there are no electric lights, no wristwatches and certainly no smartphones. Once the sun sets, the only way to discern the time on your pocket ...

The clock on San Francisco's Ferry Building marks the hour, and the surrounding area at the base of Market Street is abuzz with noise. Traffic roars along the Embarcadero. Vendors chat with tourists.

It seems that the more hectic life gets, the harder it is to consciously slow down and enjoy the experience. There’s always another bill to worry about, and a new deadline around the corner. The last ...