What are our long now talks?
Our Long Now Talks started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking from speakers around the world.
What is the Long Now Foundation?
By encouraging thought and conversation about what might be in store for us in the next century, the next millennium, and the next geological era, The Long Now Foundation ultimately tries to expand our collective sense of the present moment. Listen to Long Now Talks anytime, anywhere.
Who are the speakers at Long Now's Ignite talks?
Geeky, fanciful, poignant, educational, with fresh angles on long-term thinking - Long Now Members shine in our annual Ignite Talks! Other upcoming speakers include Kevin Esvelt. Tune in to the livestream for these talks here.
Are your podcasts free to listen to?
Our podcasts are free for everyone to enjoy thanks to the support of our sponsors and Long Now members.
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The Long Now, Pt. 1 – Tick-Tock
The Long Now is everything we pull into the present from our future selves and our children.
The Long Now, Pt. 3 – Wink
I believe that we are on the cusp of the Long Now becoming irreversible. Or at least irreversible without a cataclysmic Fall.
The Long Now, Pt. 4 – Snip!
The Long Now has severed the tether between taxation and spending – the most important macroeconomic policy relationship in our social lives as both investors and citizens.
John Markoff
Other upcoming speakers include Dorie Clark, Kevin Esvelt, and Carlota Perez. Tune in to the livestream for these talks here.
Suzanne Simard
Listen to Long Now Talks anytime, anywhere. Our podcasts are free for everyone to enjoy thanks to the support of our sponsors and Long Now members.
Neal Stephenson
Long Now Talks are made possible by David and Abby Rumsey, Kim Polese, Shel Kaphan, Garrett Gruener, Scorpio Rising Fund, Peter Baumann, Brian Eno, Greg Stikeleather, Ping Fu, Peter Schwartz, Lawrence Wilkinson, Stripe, Ken and Maddy Dychtwald, Future Ventures, Ken and Jackie Broad, AtoB, WHH Foundation, and the The Long Now Membership.
When was the Long Now Foundation founded?
The Long Now Foundation's monthly Seminars were started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking; to help nudge civilization toward our goal of making long-term thinking automatic and common instead of difficult and rare.
Who wrote the book "Condensed ideas about long-term thinking"?
Condensed ideas about long-term thinking summarized by Stewart Brand. (with Kevin Kelly, Alexander Rose and Paul Saffo) and a foreword by Brian Eno.
