Clocks are used as inputs into decisions. So this doesn't matter as long as the decision process accounts for it. If I see that a meeting starts in 5 minutes, I'm not setting a timer get there in 300 seconds, I'm trying to decide if I have time to fill my water bottle on the way or not.
The post is a useful consideration to think if you are trying to do precise tasks though. See Keskival's post below about intervals vs moments to add some more precise ways of thinking.
The post is a useful consideration to think if you are trying to do precise tasks though. See Keskival's post below about intervals vs moments to add some more precise ways of thinking.