The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second to 90 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats including nuclear proliferation, climate change, and disruptive technologies.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second to 90 seconds to midnight, marking the closest the world has ever been to global catastrophe. The chilling announcement was made Tuesday in Washington, D.C., following deliberations by the organization's Security Board and Board of Sponsors, which includes nine Nobel Laureates.
The symbolic clock, created in 1947, serves as a stark reminder of humanity's vulnerability to self-destruction, particularly in the face of existential threats like nuclear war, climate change, and emerging technologies.Daniel Holz, chair of the Bulletin, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, 'Because the world is already perilously close to the precipice, a move of even a single second should be taken as an indication of extreme danger and an unmistakable warning that every second of delay in reversing course increases the probability of global disaster.'The decision to advance the clock was driven by a number of alarming trends, including the ongoing threat of nuclear proliferation, the failure to meaningfully address climate change, and the development of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence. The Bulletin's Science and Security Board expressed deep concern that world leaders have not taken sufficient action to mitigate these risks, despite the clear and present danger they pose. The Board stated, 'In 2024, humanity edged ever closer to catastrophe. Trends that have deeply concerned the Science and Security Board continued, and despite unmistakable signs of danger, national leaders and their societies have failed to do what is needed to change course.' The Doomsday Clock serves as a call to action, urging world leaders and the global community to prioritize cooperation, diplomacy, and sustainable solutions to avert an unimaginable disaster
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