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Using the construction of the Clock of the Long Now as a living example, the book explores how to cultivate a long‑term outlook in personal and societal planning. It discusses methods for making long‑term thinking automatic, the discipline required to keep a distant future in view, and the importance of reliability and continuity in anticipating change. Drawing on the Clock’s technological ambition, the author examines the role of responsibility and strategic planning in a rapidly accelerating world, urging readers to balance the certainty of present realities with the vast possibilities of the future.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Stewart Brand
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