The Long Now Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that aims to promote long-term thinking and responsibility. It encourages individuals and institutions to consider the impact of their actions over a time scale of thousands of years, rather than just the immediate future. The foundation is known for its projects like the 10,000-Year Clock, designed to last for millennia, and the Long Now Seminars, which feature discussions on topics related to long-term thinking. The foundation also supports the development of the Long Bets platform, where people can make predictions about the future and wager on their outcomes. By fostering a culture of long-term planning, the Long Now Foundation seeks to inspire a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to global challenges, emphasizing the importance of considering future generations in decision-making.