LONG NOW Explores Civilization’s Future: Lessons from Past and Distant Futures

The “Long Now” initiative offers a deep dive into the long-term challenges facing human civilization, drawing insights from ancient wisdom and the distant future. Articles such as Stewart Brand’s “The Essential Art of Civilization” and “Anatomy of an AI System” by Kate Crawford & Vladan Joler, present concepts like the “Pace Layers framework” for understanding civilization and exploring the societal impacts of technological advancements.

The platform addresses a wide range of topics, including the “Digital Dark Age,” highlighting the ease of digital storage versus the difficulty of digital preservation, and Lynn Rothschild’s explorations into the functional perspectives of life, intelligence, and consciousness in space. These articles provide food for thought for understanding our present situation and building a sustainable future.

The philosophy of “Long Now” is not merely about predicting the future but emphasizes the crucial importance of humanity adopting a long-term perspective, urging us to re-evaluate our responsibility to our deep past and far future. This endeavor aims to bring a broader view and profound insights to the complex issues confronting contemporary society.

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