Alexander Rose

Alexander Rose, long-term thinker and former Long Now leader who helped build the 10,000-year clock. He explores designing objects to last millennia, materials and bearings that survive, site and maintenance choices, how institutions and traditions persist, lessons from ancient trees and hotels, and risks like digital decay and provenance loss for the far future.

In this engaging discussion, Alexander Rose, former executive director of The Long Now Foundation and current innovator at Automattic, shares his unique vision for the future. He talks about creating a library for Black Rock City, which serves as an ephemeral resource for civilization. Rose delves into the importance of long-term thinking, the fascinating 10,000-Year Clock project, and the cultural significance of literature, blending nostalgia for the past with innovative hopes for the future. His insights on community and tradition at Burning Man are both thought-provoking and inspiring.