Episode
Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Part 1 – A Fascinating Account of the Meridian Conference of 1884
Part 1 of this 3-part series with postactivist philosopher, poet, and storyteller Bayo Akomolafe begins with the colonial history of how the world's time zones were invented – a story involving railroad executives, imperial cartography, and the burial of 300 local times.
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. This interactive workshop series explores 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.
About the Series
Salon Series
3 Episodes
The Untimely with Bayo Akomolafe
Host:
Denise Hearn
Director of Strategic Initiatives, The Long Now Foundation
Upcoming Episodes
Thu, May 21•12:00 PM EDT](/content/salon/the-untimely-with-bayo-akomolafe-part-1/index.html) Part 1 – A Fascinating Account of the Meridian Conference of 1884
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Wed, May 27•12:00 PM EDT](/content/salon/part-2-the-clocks-hidden-life/index.html) Part 2 – The Clock's Hidden Life
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Wed, Jun 10•12:00 PM EDT](/content/salon/part-3-making-sanctuary-for-temporal-fugitives/index.html) Part 3 – Making Sanctuary for Temporal Fugitives
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