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\nThe Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to self-destruction, has been set at 89 seconds to midnight\u2014the closest it has ever been, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. This shift, announced on Tuesday, underscores rising concerns over nuclear risks, climate change, and disruptive technologies.
\nThe Bulletin, established in 1947 by scientists involved in the Manhattan Project, updates the clock annually to reflect global existential threats. The decision to move it forward from last year\u2019s 90 seconds was driven by worsening global crises, including the Ukraine war, escalating tensions in Gaza, and inadequate responses to climate change.
\n\u201cWe are witnessing insufficient progress on nuclear disarmament, biological threats, and regulating artificial intelligence,\u201d said Daniel Holz, chair of the Bulletin\u2019s Science and Security Board. He also criticised the proliferation of misinformation, which he described as a \u201cthreat multiplier\u201d exacerbating global challenges.
\nA call to action
\nThe Doomsday Clock, initially focused on nuclear threats, now incorporates climate change and disruptive technologies in its assessment. Despite criticisms of its metaphorical nature, experts agree it serves as a crucial wake-up call, encouraging public discourse on existential risks.
\nBulletin President Rachel Bronson expressed hope that humanity could still turn back the clock. \u201cBecause humans created these threats, we have the power to reduce them,\u201d she said, urging global engagement and individual action to address pressing issues.
\nA Grim reminder
\nThe clock has never struck midnight, which would symbolise catastrophic global collapse. However, its latest setting serves as a stark reminder of the precarious state of humanity. Experts emphasise that bold, concrete action is necessary to reverse the trend, citing historical successes like the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty of 1991.
\nThe Bulletin\u2019s message is clear: the time to act is now, before the metaphorical clock runs out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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