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Long-Term Thinking in a Rapidly Moving Society
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The Long Now Foundation encourages society to engage in long-term thinking for problems that may require big and slow solutions instead of ones that are quick and may be harmful in the long run. Climate change is one of the major issues that requires time, effort and cooperation for a sustainable solution.

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