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, encouraging a shift in perspective that values future generations.