I recently noticed that some people, instead of writing the date in the normal way, add a zero at the beginning of the year. 

So, we are now in February 02024. 

WW2 started in 01939.

Etc... 

I assume that the intention here is to give a psychological nudge towards thinking in a more longtermist way. 

For me, I think it actually works. 

I just thought this was interesting and thought-provoking, and wanted to share it...