A Vision for the Future
The Long Now Clock, also known as the 10,000 Year Clock, was conceived by inventor Danny Hillis in 1995. Hillis envisioned a clock designed to last for 10,000 years, a machine that would keep time across millennia, encouraging long-term thinking about humanity’s future.
Engineering a Massive Timepiece
Construction of the first prototype began in the late 1990s, with a full-scale clock being built inside a mountain in West Texas. The clock is powered by mechanical systems, including temperature changes and human winding. It’s designed to tick once a year, with the century hand moving every 100 years.
Funding by Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, a supporter of the project, contributed significant financial backing to the construction of the Texas clock. The project is housed on his land, ensuring the remote and secure location necessary for such a long-term undertaking.
A Monument to Time
The Long Now Clock is designed to withstand the elements and operate independently. Visitors will be able to climb to the clock’s location, interact with it, and see time pass over centuries—a unique and ambitious project built to last.
The Long Now Clock: A Timepiece for 10,000 Years 🕓
A Vision for the Future
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