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clock-as-time-capsule
The Clock symbolizes a physical artifact designed to measure and embody time on a scale of ten millennia.
1 chapter across 1 book
Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility (1999)Stewart Brand
CHAPTER 9, CLOCK/LIBRARY
Chapter 9 of "Clock of the Long Now" explores the intertwined concepts of the Clock and the Library as representations of long-term thinking and cultural memory. It reflects on humanity's challenge of extending narratives and responsibilities across millennia, emphasizing the importance of both preserving knowledge and creating enduring artifacts. The chapter references historical and contemporary perspectives to illustrate how time and responsibility are conceptualized through these enduring projects.