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Today’s the final day to submit your pitches for our Ignite Talks – 5 minute talks from our members, supported by our production team. Have a great idea for a Long Now Talk? We’re excited to invite our Long Now Members to submit an idea for our Ignite Talks – a member-led collection of short talks, premiering Tuesday, July 11, 02023. Ignite Talk speakers have precisely 5 minutes to amuse, educate, enlighten, or inspire the audience on a topic of their choosing. Learn more here: Members of Long Nowlongnow.orgLong Now Member Ignite Talks 02023
Today’s the final day to submit your pitches for our Ignite Talks – 5 minute talks from our members, supported by our production team. Have a great idea for a Long Now Talk? We’re excited to invite our Long Now Members to submit an idea for our Ignite Talks – a member-led collection of short talks, premiering Tuesday, July 11,
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Our talk with Ismail Ali of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) delves into the past, present & future of psychedelics: a history that stands at a crossroads today. What can our several-thousand year history with these substances teach us about how they can be used in a modern society? Psychedelics: History at the Crossroads | Ismail Aliwww.youtube.comPsychedelics and other mind-altering substances have been used for thousands of years across the world in religious, spiritual, celebratory, and healing cont…
Our talk with Ismail Ali of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) delves into the past, present & future of psychedelics: a history that stands at a crossroads today. What can our several-thousand year history with these substances teach us about how they can be used in a modern society? Psychedelics: History at the Crossroads | Ismail Aliwww.youtube.comPsychedelics and
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How can science fiction help us imagine new futures and make sense of our current civilizational struggles? Welcome to tonight’s Long Now Talk: a conversation with Becky Chambers & Annalee Newitz on Resisting Dystopia. Watch the livestream on our Youtube channel now:
How can science fiction help us imagine new futures and make sense of our current civilizational struggles? Welcome to tonight’s Long Now Talk: a conversation with Becky Chambers & Annalee Newitz on Resisting Dystopia. Watch the livestream on our Youtube channel now:
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The Vicuña, the national animal of Peru, has faced threats to its existence since the Spanish colonization of South America five centuries ago. Now, the reestablishment of an Indigenous Andean tradition might be its best bet for survival.Reviving the Vicuñalongnow.orgThe national animal of Peru has faced threats to its existence since the Spanish colonization of South America five centuries ago. Now, the reestablishment of an Indigenous Andean tradition might be its best bet for survival.
The Vicuña, the national animal of Peru, has faced threats to its existence since the Spanish colonization of South America five centuries ago. Now, the reestablishment of an Indigenous Andean tradition might be its best bet for survival.Reviving the Vicuñalongnow.orgThe national animal of Peru has faced threats to its existence since the Spanish colonization of South America five centuries ago.
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 1 Jun 23
After 26 years of dedicated service to The Long Now Foundation, Alexander Rose will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Our tribute to Zander as he steps down from his role, as told by the people who know him best: https://longnow.org/ideas/honoring-alexander-rose/Photos from The Long Now Foundation’s post
After 26 years of dedicated service to The Long Now Foundation, Alexander Rose will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Our tribute to Zander as he steps down from his role, as told by the people who know him best: https://longnow.org/ideas/honoring-alexander-rose/Photos from The Long Now Foundation’s post
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Photos from The Interval at Long Now’s post
Photos from The Interval at Long Now’s post
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 1 Jun 23
Survival in the Anthropocene requires us to upgrade not just our technology, but our collective imagination. Good evening everyone! Welcome to tonight’s Long Now Event: The Climate Parables. Anthropocene magazine’s “The Climate Parables” are brought to life on stage, directed by Back pocket media and in partnership with The Long Now Foundation. Watch the livestream on Youtube now (link in comments below!)
Survival in the Anthropocene requires us to upgrade not just our technology, but our collective imagination. Good evening everyone! Welcome to tonight’s Long Now Event: The Climate Parables. Anthropocene magazine’s “The Climate Parables” are brought to life on stage, directed by Back pocket media and in partnership with The Long Now Foundation. Watch the livestream on Youtube now (link in
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 1 Jun 23
Next week: Join us for a Long Now Talk with Revive & Restore co-founder and Executive Director Ryan Phelan on how biotechnology can aid in wildlife conservation and restoration!When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.
Next week: Join us for a Long Now Talk with Revive & Restore co-founder and Executive Director Ryan Phelan on how biotechnology can aid in wildlife conservation and restoration!When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 1 Jun 23
With tremendous gratitude, the Board of Directors of the Long Now Foundation announces that Alexander Rose will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director after 26 years of service to focus on his research into the world’s longest-lived organizations. Several years ago, Alexander began a study of institutions that have stood the test of time, hoping their example would help Long Now sustain itself through centuries & millennia. That research made it clear that the first generational transition is the most challenging one. Remarkable institutions become remarkable by wisely stewarding the next generation of leadership. Long Now is
With tremendous gratitude, the Board of Directors of the Long Now Foundation announces that Alexander Rose will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director after 26 years of service to focus on his research into the world’s longest-lived organizations. Several years ago, Alexander began a study of institutions that have stood the test of time, hoping their example
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 1 Jun 23
How did we get to now and where might we go from here? Long Now is accepting pitches of essays, reported features, interviews, book reviews, fiction & poetry for Ideas, our living archive of long-term thinking. There is wisdom and clarity to be gained from taking the long view. Long Now Ideas gives our readers the context they need to take that view. Our stories are set against a longer temporal backdrop, going further backwards & forwards in time than the typical news story. For more information on the kinds of stories we’re looking for, how much we pay, and
How did we get to now and where might we go from here? Long Now is accepting pitches of essays, reported features, interviews, book reviews, fiction & poetry for Ideas, our living archive of long-term thinking. There is wisdom and clarity to be gained from taking the long view. Long Now Ideas gives our readers the context they need to