A community of practice for long-term thinking. Join us for monthly conversations about art, technology and deep time.
A community of practice for long-term thinking. Join us for monthly conversations about art, technology and deep time.
What is the Long Now?
What is the Long Now?
What is the Long Now?
The Long Now Foundation was established in 01996* in San Francisco to become the seed of a very long-term cultural institution. The term was coined by one of the founding board members, (and Londoner) Brian Eno. The term was then adopted as the title of the foundation to reframe what people consider as "Now". Long Now London was founded in 02008 as a community of individuals from London and the south of England who meet to discuss topics relating to the Long Now.
The Long Now Foundation was established in 01996* in San Francisco to become the seed of a very long-term cultural institution. The term was coined by one of the founding board members, (and Londoner) Brian Eno. The term was then adopted as the title of the foundation to reframe what people consider as "Now". Long Now London was founded in 02008 as a community of individuals from London and the south of England who meet to discuss topics relating to the Long Now.
The Long Now Foundation was established in 01996* in San Francisco to become the seed of a very long-term cultural institution. The term was coined by one of the founding board members, (and Londoner) Brian Eno. The term was then adopted as the title of the foundation to reframe what people consider as "Now". Long Now London was founded in 02008 as a community of individuals from London and the south of England who meet to discuss topics relating to the Long Now.
A Flavour of Activities
A Flavour of Activities
Chalking the Uffington Horse
Chalking the Uffington Horse
Each year members of Long Now London take part in the millennia-old tradition of chalking the Uffington white horse. The day long ritual is followed by a well-earned rest at the nearby pub. Our maintainence of the horse is a reminder that we are caretakers of what we inherit for future generations.
Each year members of Long Now London take part in the millennia-old tradition of chalking the Uffington white horse. The day long ritual is followed by a well-earned rest at the nearby pub. Our maintainence of the horse is a reminder that we are caretakers of what we inherit for future generations.
Read about the 02023 chalking
Memory of Mankind
In 02022 we welcomed Martin Kunze of the Memory of Mankind project to discuss his fascinating and ambitious initiative to create the world's largest time capsule, in a 7000 year-old salt mine in Austira.
In 02022 we welcomed Martin Kunze of the Memory of Mankind project to discuss his fascinating and ambitious initiative to create the world's largest time capsule, in a 7000 year-old salt mine in Austira.
Longplayer
Periodic visits to the Longplayer, home of an ongoing thousand year long musical composition. It began playing at midnight on the 31st of December 01999, and will continue to play without repetition until the last moment of 02999.
Periodic visits to the Longplayer, home of an ongoing thousand year long musical composition. It began playing at midnight on the 31st of December 01999, and will continue to play without repetition until the last moment of 02999.
Your Questions Answered
What is the Long Now Foundation?
The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit founded in 01996 and based in San Francisco, California, USA. To find out more about the organisation, their website is an excellent place to start. Long Now London have been meeting with varying degrees of frequency since 02010. We are inspired by the Foundation, we operate using their name with their blessing, but are otherwise independent. Our aim is to play our part in keeping the conversation going on this side of the planet. We are proud to be part of an archipelago of communities in EMEA time zones and around the world. If you are thinking of starting conversations where you are, we would love to hear from you.
What do you mean by long-term thinking?
When do you meet?
How often do you meet?
What do I need to know before I come?
What's with the extra digits at the start of your dates?
What is the Long Now Foundation?
The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit founded in 01996 and based in San Francisco, California, USA. To find out more about the organisation, their website is an excellent place to start. Long Now London have been meeting with varying degrees of frequency since 02010. We are inspired by the Foundation, we operate using their name with their blessing, but are otherwise independent. Our aim is to play our part in keeping the conversation going on this side of the planet. We are proud to be part of an archipelago of communities in EMEA time zones and around the world. If you are thinking of starting conversations where you are, we would love to hear from you.
What do you mean by long-term thinking?
When do you meet?
How often do you meet?
What do I need to know before I come?
What's with the extra digits at the start of your dates?
