Exploring the 10,000 Year Clock: Is it Real?
Discover the truth behind the 10,000 Year Clock, a project designed for long-term thinking and funded by Jeff Bezos.
Video transcript
The 10,000 Year Clock is real. Also known as the Clock of the Long Now, it is designed to keep time for 10,000 years. Funded by Jeff Bezos and built by the Long Now Foundation, the clock is located in a mountain in Texas. Its purpose is to encourage long-term thinking and responsibility.
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of the 10,000 Year Clock?
The 10,000 Year Clock encourages long-term thinking and responsibility over millennia.
Where is the 10,000 Year Clock located?
The clock is located in a mountain in Texas.
Who funded the 10,000 Year Clock?
The project was funded by Jeff Bezos and constructed by the Long Now Foundation.
What is the significance of the Clock of the Long Now?
It serves as a reminder to consider the long-term future while making decisions today.
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