due to seismic/geological concerns (see post examples such as http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/…/07/20/the-really-big-one ) the Foundation library has been moved from storage in the Seattle area to the retreat location in the north cascades to a location more stable and not in one of many pyroclastic flow areas. The library will stay at this [...]
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Library being Moved
due to seismic/geological concerns (see post examples such as http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/…/07/20/the-really-big-one ) the Foundation library has been moved from storage in the Seattle area to the retreat location in the north cascades to a location more stable and not in one of many pyroclastic flow areas. The library will stay at this [...]
Report: May 4th Board and Membership ...
The board of directors was able to provide a quorum.
We reviewed the last meetings minutes.
The board adopted the following motions (see http://www.pratoriate.org/rules ) :
(adopted) Motion 5.5 – The executive director shall collect additional input on conferencing bridges and times and set the next reoccurring meeting on a new schedule bett [...]
Foundation Selections for the Manual
For me, the Manual of Civilization could be one of the most important projects of our time. The idea is to collect the most important 3000 books required to rebuild civilization from the ground up. It is an idea that resonates with me in particular; as it aligns with the Foundation’s library project, as well as, with my own personal prioritie [...]
Manual of Civilization
Manual for Civilization
One of my favorite organizations is the Long Now. The reason for this is their focus on one simple mission that I strongly believe in. Their focus is on long term thinking and they don’t have the politics and over intellectualization like many other groups I’m familiar with. Their singular focus is on helping [...]
Yearly Council Retreat Update
The Foundation has a yearly retreat. To that end a number of key things came out of this conference. One major change is a focus on a wider demographic which means most on going projects will be focused primarily the Library and our vision and developing this as a sustainable resource. Additionally to that end the council voted on a new vi [...]
Foundation selects the first 3 projec...
With the opening of the retreat next month, there are lots of projects proposals to review and people to interview. Of the projects selected so far the following are some of our favorites that we are already prepping at the site so they start when we open. For more information or if you are interested in a proposals or living at the retrea [...]