One Calendar to Rule Them All: How Western Standards Control Global Data

The Gregorian calendar has become the global standard in every database not because it's superior, but because Western technology companies designed systems that make it the default. This means all human data—from people using Islamic, Jewish, or Coptic calendars—automatically converts to Gregorian time when shared digitally. The article demonstrates how one ancient historical decision, embedded in modern infrastructure, continues to center Western culture as the global norm without anyone noticing.