The 10,000 Year Clock

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:clock_tower
gptkbp:aims_to promote long-term thinking
gptkbp:built encourage stewardship
gptkbp:built_in a remote location
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1995
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Danny_Hillis
gptkbp:example slow technology
gptkbp:features solar power
mechanical components
chimes
a large pendulum
gptkbp:has a 200-foot tall tower
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 10,000 Year Clock
gptkbp:inspired_by long-term thinking
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkb:tourist_attraction
symbol of hope
engineering marvel
philosophical statement
reflection of values
celebration of time
challenge to modernity
testament to human ingenuity
gptkbp:is_built_to_withstand earthquakes
extreme weather
gptkbp:is_described_as a time capsule
gptkbp:is_designed_for intergenerational dialogue
gptkbp:is_designed_to future generations
encourage reflection
spark curiosity
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:TED_talks
gptkbp:is_documented_in various publications
gptkbp:is_expected_to be visited by people
chime once a millennium
tick once a year
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:Jeff_Bezos
gptkbp:is_inspired_by ancient timekeeping devices
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Long_Now_Foundation
a vision for the future
a larger project
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:The_Long_Now_Foundation
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Philanthropy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:made_of gptkb:stone
bronze
stainless steel
gptkbp:promotes sustainability
gptkbp:purpose to last for 10,000 years
gptkbp:uses natural materials
gptkbp:year gptkb:2020
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Long_Now_Community
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8