Why Jeff Bezos Spent $42M On A Clock

Jeff Bezos’ 10,000-Year Clock Is The Ultimate Time Machine For Humanity. Jeff Bezos has spent $42 million building a 500-foot-tall clock designed to tick just once a year—for the next 10,000 years. Built deep inside a remote mountain in West Texas, this timepiece isn’t just a mechanical wonder—it’s a symbol of long-term thinking. Learn how this one-of-a-kind clock, powered by thermal cycles and human hand-cranking, forces us to think about legacy, future civilizations, and the role we play today in shaping tomorrow.