Mon February 26, 2018
Michael Frachetti: "Open Source Civilization and the Unexpected Origins of the Silk Road"
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The Long Now Foundation's Seminars About Long-term Thinking presents:
Michael Frachetti: Open Source Civilization and the Unexpected Origins of the Silk Road
Archaeologist, photographer, and author Michael Frachetti researches Asia’s ancient Silk Roads to understand Central Asian societies and their unique role in shaping ancient and modern civilization. He uses high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D modeling, and computer simulations to help predict, discover, and document the ancient archaeology of Central Asia, while studying the relationship between societies and their impact on extreme environments like deserts, high mountains, etc. (bio courtesy of National Geographic)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Long Now is partnering with FOR-SITE Foundation and their exhibit at Fort Mason Center entitled Sanctuary, on view through March 11, 02018. The exhibit is free to visit and there is additional programming offered, inspired by the installation.
FOR-SITE invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.
The wool rugs—woven in Pakistan (a country on the historic Silk Road), using traditional materials and hand-knotting techniques—call to mind traditional prayer rugs, but they transcend religious connotations, encompassing thoughtful viewpoints on cultural identity, sense of place, and belonging.
Long Now's Seminars are curated and hosted by Stewart Brand. These monthly talks were started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking. Long Now members hear about Seminars first & receive 2 free tickets to each Seminar. Become a member today to access your tickets or view our livestream of Seminars and Interval events online.
To follow the series, you can watch the videos online, subscribe to our podcasts, and read the summaries on Medium.
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Michael Frachetti: Open Source Civilization and the Unexpected Origins of the Silk Road
Archaeologist, photographer, and author Michael Frachetti researches Asia’s ancient Silk Roads to understand Central Asian societies and their unique role in shaping ancient and modern civilization. He uses high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D modeling, and computer simulations to help predict, discover, and document the ancient archaeology of Central Asia, while studying the relationship between societies and their impact on extreme environments like deserts, high mountains, etc. (bio courtesy of National Geographic)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Long Now is partnering with FOR-SITE Foundation and their exhibit at Fort Mason Center entitled Sanctuary, on view through March 11, 02018. The exhibit is free to visit and there is additional programming offered, inspired by the installation.
FOR-SITE invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.
The wool rugs—woven in Pakistan (a country on the historic Silk Road), using traditional materials and hand-knotting techniques—call to mind traditional prayer rugs, but they transcend religious connotations, encompassing thoughtful viewpoints on cultural identity, sense of place, and belonging.
Long Now's Seminars are curated and hosted by Stewart Brand. These monthly talks were started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking. Long Now members hear about Seminars first & receive 2 free tickets to each Seminar. Become a member today to access your tickets or view our livestream of Seminars and Interval events online.
To follow the series, you can watch the videos online, subscribe to our podcasts, and read the summaries on Medium.
The Long Now Foundation's Seminars About Long-term Thinking presents:
Michael Frachetti: Open Source Civilization and the Unexpected Origins of the Silk Road
Archaeologist, photographer, and author Michael Frachetti researches Asia’s ancient Silk Roads to understand Central Asian societies and their unique role in shaping ancient and modern civilization. He uses high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D modeling, and computer simulations to help predict, discover, and document the ancient archaeology of Central Asia, while studying the relationship between societies and their impact on extreme environments like deserts, high mountains, etc. (bio courtesy of National Geographic)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Long Now is partnering with FOR-SITE Foundation and their exhibit at Fort Mason Center entitled Sanctuary, on view through March 11, 02018. The exhibit is free to visit and there is additional programming offered, inspired by the installation.
FOR-SITE invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.
The wool rugs—woven in Pakistan (a country on the historic Silk Road), using traditional materials and hand-knotting techniques—call to mind traditional prayer rugs, but they transcend religious connotations, encompassing thoughtful viewpoints on cultural identity, sense of place, and belonging.
Long Now's Seminars are curated and hosted by Stewart Brand. These monthly talks were started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking. Long Now members hear about Seminars first & receive 2 free tickets to each Seminar. Become a member today to access your tickets or view our livestream of Seminars and Interval events online.
To follow the series, you can watch the videos online, subscribe to our podcasts, and read the summaries on Medium.
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Michael Frachetti: Open Source Civilization and the Unexpected Origins of the Silk Road
Archaeologist, photographer, and author Michael Frachetti researches Asia’s ancient Silk Roads to understand Central Asian societies and their unique role in shaping ancient and modern civilization. He uses high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D modeling, and computer simulations to help predict, discover, and document the ancient archaeology of Central Asia, while studying the relationship between societies and their impact on extreme environments like deserts, high mountains, etc. (bio courtesy of National Geographic)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Long Now is partnering with FOR-SITE Foundation and their exhibit at Fort Mason Center entitled Sanctuary, on view through March 11, 02018. The exhibit is free to visit and there is additional programming offered, inspired by the installation.
FOR-SITE invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.
The wool rugs—woven in Pakistan (a country on the historic Silk Road), using traditional materials and hand-knotting techniques—call to mind traditional prayer rugs, but they transcend religious connotations, encompassing thoughtful viewpoints on cultural identity, sense of place, and belonging.
Long Now's Seminars are curated and hosted by Stewart Brand. These monthly talks were started in 02003 to build a compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking. Long Now members hear about Seminars first & receive 2 free tickets to each Seminar. Become a member today to access your tickets or view our livestream of Seminars and Interval events online.
To follow the series, you can watch the videos online, subscribe to our podcasts, and read the summaries on Medium.
show less
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