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The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to fostering long-term thinking and responsibility. Explore hundreds of lectures and conversations from scientists, historians, artists, entrepreneurs, and more through The Long Now Foundation's award-winning Long Now Talks, started in 02003 by Long Now co-founder Stewart Brand (creator of the Whole Earth Catalog). Past speakers include Brian Eno, ... more

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In a remote corner of the driest state in the country, Anne Heggli's team has been keeping watch over some of Earth’s oldest beings. Since 02012, Heggli’s NevCAN network has recorded conditions at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve every eight minutes. ... more

Today, we’re going back in the Long Now archives for a talk from artist and experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats, originally recorded on Apr 7, 02015. You’ll hear his original pitch for the monumental art project Centuries of the Bristlecone, laun... more

In his Talk, poet-philosopher Bayo Akomolafe presented a riveting critique of linear time, and gave a persuasive invitation to step sideways, to slow down, to notice the cracks in our temporal systems. Through Yoruba cosmology, slave ship histories, ... more

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**This evening is made possible with generous support from the John Templeton Foundation.** How do the binary electronic signals of neurons give rise to subjective experience? Mathematician and machine learning researcher Nina Miolane joined science ... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Heggli
Hydrometeorologist and Long Now research fellow
Long Now Foundation, Mount Washington observatory
Episode: Anne Heggli, Jonathon Keats, & Adam Csank: Art & Science at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve
Jonathon Keats
Artist and experimental philosopher
Self-proclaimed artist; Centuries of the Bristlecone project
Episode: Anne Heggli, Jonathon Keats, & Adam Csank: Art & Science at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve
Adam Csank
Paleoclimatologist
University of Reno
Episode: Anne Heggli, Jonathon Keats, & Adam Csank: Art & Science at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve
Bayo Akomolafe
Philosopher and writer known for untimely temporality concepts
Ion Press (publisher of C'est La)
Episode: Bayo Akomolafe: The Untimely
Nina Miolane
Mathematician and neuroscientist directing the Geometric Intelligence Lab at UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: Claire Isabel Webb & Nina Miolane: The Geometry of Consciousness
Claire Webb
Historian, theorist, director of the Future Humans Program at the Berggruen Institute
Berggruen Institute
Episode: Claire Isabel Webb & Nina Miolane: The Geometry of Consciousness
Eric Ries
Author and entrepreneur known for The Lean Startup; founder of Lean Startup methodology
Lean Startup, Inc.
Episode: Eric Ries: Incorruptible by Design
Melody Jue
Media scholar and scuba diver
University of California, Santa Barbara (as referenced in talk)
Episode: Melody Jue: Ocean Memory
Stefan Sagmeister
Iconic designer, talks about data-driven art and long-term thinking
Sagmeister & Walsh
Episode: Stefan Sagmeister: Finally, something good.

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Rebecca Lendl
Host of The Long Now Podcast; Executive Director at The Long Now Foundation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Excellent!!

    Podcast Addict
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    thisisamazing
    a year ago
  • Used to be good

    In the past, podcast episodes were frequent and delivered by top speakers in their fields. These days, it sometimes takes many weeks between episodes and the speakers don’t seem to be as prominent as they used to be.

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    NW32X
    United States4 years ago
  • Being a member of Long Now makes me feel connected to something profound

    Long Now is great, I’ve gotten so much over the years, It makes me feel like I have a connection to a deep, profound (not-so) secret society. Their ideas, projects and places aspire me to do better, or make better. The people in Long Now I admire greatly, particularly Kevin Kelly’s talks as well as Alexander Rose’s talks on the Clock progress, and the Analemma on the Hoover dam. I’m super glad to be a part of the Long Now.

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    Dave at Black Rock Auto
    United States5 years ago
  • Used to be interesting

    I’m an Ex long time financial supporter of this organization. The choice of speakers and subject matter for the seminars used to be fascinating but now for the most part are just…blah.

    This clock they’re building sounded great but after ten years I’m beginning to think it’s just a marketing gimmick.

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    Bravo Charlie Whiskey
    United States5 years ago
  • Another NPR-like program

    Like so many similar programs, you'll get half the story .... just the left half. I hate it when a political agenda takes over for science, but it's pretty common these days.

    In the latest episode Peter Leyden described his ideal future which would please any Sanders democrat. Jeff Goodell gave lots of good panic porn over sea levels rising; but little hope. Two others were equally biased and the list of topics reads like an NPR program schedule.

    Personally, I think Peter was mostly right and ... more

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    Marcus517
    United States5 years ago

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Claire Isabel Webb & Nina Miolane: The Geometry of Consciousness
Q: Why use a geometric framework to describe intelligence across both biological and artificial systems?
Because geometry captures the essential structure of how information is organized and transformed, allowing us to identify universal patterns that transcend substrate differences, and to test predictions by training AI on brain-like tasks.
Bayo Akomolafe: The Untimely
Q: What would it take for time to become a medium of collaboration?
It would require recognizing time as inherently collaborative and imperfect, moving away from linear progress toward inclusive temporality that embraces excess, kinship, and intergenerational work.
Eric Ries: Incorruptible by Design
Q: How do these principles apply to government or the public sector, given private actors often shape standards and regulations?
Ries argues that governance and accountability can be improved by applying long-term, value-centered frameworks in the public or quasi-public sphere, using examples like Costco and regulatory structures to show how private influence can raise standards without sacrificing accountability.
Melody Jue: Ocean Memory
Q: Does the ocean dream, and what would a dream of the ocean look like in non-human terms?
The speaker treats dreaming as a speculative, non-human process that could model cognition and memory in ocean systems beyond human psychology, suggesting fiction and theory could explore sentient or observing oceans much like Stanislaw Lem's Solaris, where the ocean appears to be an observer.
Stefan Sagmeister: Finally, something good.
Q: What is the single most high-leverage thing that can translate this message and galvanize people to action?
A trusted publication biasing toward positive and engaging content could shift the public's engagement with long-term progress, as long-form, thoughtful positive reporting stands out in the current media landscape.

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What is Long Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations feature leading thinkers across philosophy, science, design, tech, and futurism, all centered on long-term thinking, systemic resilience, and the ethics of civilization. Episodes frequently explore time, memory, AI, governance, and culture, often weaving historical context with forward-looking ideas. Notable strengths include rigorous, idea-forward discussions and guest diversity, with a distinctive emphasis on long-range thinking and interdisciplinary inquiry that appeals to curious, future-oriented professionals. Viewers may find the depth and breadth of topics particularly compelling for understanding complex challenges and long-term strategies, though some listeners note variability in episode pacing and guest pr... more

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4. Bayo Akomolafe
5. Nina Miolane
6. Claire Webb
7. Eric Ries
8. Melody Jue

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