Long Now Foundation

The Long Now Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that promotes long-term thinking and imagination across a timeline of 10,000 years, a concept they refer to as the "long now." Driven by the mission to inspire individuals to be good ancestors, the Foundation focuses on preserving possibilities for the future.

One of their most significant projects is The Clock of the Long Now, an ambitious mechanical clock being built deep within a Texas mountain, designed to keep accurate time for millennia. It symbolizes humanity’s connection to the distant future with its intricate chime generator, capable of producing over 3.5 million unique sequences.

Additionally, the Foundation manages projects like the Rosetta Project, which preserves human languages, and Long Bets, a betting arena for long-term predictions. They also host monthly Talks, featuring experts discussing future-oriented ideas, and operate a community hub called The Interval in San Francisco, blending a café, library, and event space. Join their global membership to explore and foster a culture of long-term thinking.