Clock of the Long Now

The Clock of the Long Now is a conceptual timekeeping project designed to encourage long-term thinking. Built deep inside a mountain in Texas, it’s a mechanical clock intended to run for 10,000 years, with mechanisms that require minimal maintenance. Its purpose is to remind people to consider the impact of their decisions beyond immediate generations, promoting patience, responsibility, and sustainability. The clock symbolizes the importance of long-term planning in a world often focused on short-term gains. It combines engineering innovation with philosophical reflection on humanity’s place in history and the future.