Episode

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EDT

Part 3 – Making Sanctuary for Temporal Fugitives

Part 3 of this 3-part series with postactivist philosopher, poet, and storyteller, Bayo Akomolafe, will conclude with a collective experiment in temporal sanctuary. Participants practice holding temporal knots without forcing their resolution, experiencing the untimely rather than flattening it back into the schedule.

Algorithms, news feeds, and notifications fragment our days with urgency. It feels like we’re always running out of time. In 01999, Long Now cofounder Stewart Brand wrote, “Civilization is revving itself into a pathologically short attention span.” Today that feels truer than ever; the accelerating tempo is exhausting. But if you've ever felt like “more time” wouldn't actually fix what feels broken, this series is for you. The Untimely is an invitation to step sideways.

Across three sessions on Zoom, including breakout room discussion, participants go deeper into new temporal practices and perspectives. Experience alternative tempos that might help reorient our thinking, behavior, and decision-making for the long term. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the questions, “What if time misbehaves?” and “What stirs when the clock’s grip loosens?

Hosted in partnership with The Long Now Foundation, where Bayo is a member of The Council at Long Now. Facilitation led by Jiordi Rosales.

Tags

  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Progress Studies
  • Science
  • Sociology
  • Technology

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About the Series

Salon Series
3 Episodes
The Untimely with Bayo Akomolafe

Host:
Denise Hearn
Director of Strategic Initiatives, The Long Now Foundation

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