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The Long Now Foundation was established in *01996 to creatively foster long-term thinking and responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. Learn More >>
On Wednesday February 24, 02010 • in 2 weeks, 1 day
+ Read Stewart Brand's Introduction
Journalist Weisman traveled the world to investigate what happens when humans stop occupying an area. How long do our artifacts last? How does nature recover? What does that say about the human impact on the world? What would be the actual sequence of events if all of humanity suddenly disappeared?
The exercise provides inspiration and techniques for humans to occupy Earth more lightly and therefore more durably.
Doors open 7pm, Talk begins 7:30pm lasting ~1.5 hours
Herbst Theatre on Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, California
A monument scale, multi-millennial, all mechanical clock
as an icon to long term thinking.
The Pulitzer Prize winning author, has written one of the very best articles (PDF) on The Long Now Foundation to date, which was printed in the January 02006 issue of Details Magazine.
Building an Archive of ALL Documented Human Languages.
Long Bets is a public arena for enjoyably competitive predictions, of interest to society, with philanthropic money at stake.
Featured Bet: “Over a ten-year period commencing on January 1, 2008, and ending on December 31, 2017, the S & P 500 will outperform a portfolio of funds of hedge funds, when performance is measured on a basis net of fees, costs and expenses.” --Warren Buffett
Visit us at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Our latest prototypes, the Orrery and Solar Synchronizer are on display.
The Long Now Foundation
Fostering Long-term Responsibility
est. 01996.