89 Seconds to Midnight
By Yngve Rydman
March 27, 2023
One minute after midnight, on January 24, 2023, the Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds. This was the closest it has ever been to midnight, surpassing the 2-minute mark set in 1953 during the Cold War.
The clock is set annually by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a non-profit organization that aims to inform the public about threats to humanity.
“The probability of a global catastrophe is higher now than at any point in the past 12,000 years,” said Dr. Rachel Bronson, Bulletin president and CEO.
The current proximity to midnight is due to the increasing threat of nuclear war, as well as the growing impact of climate change. The Bulletin also cites the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has heightened tensions between nuclear-armed states.
The Doomsday Clock has been a symbol of the threat of nuclear war since its creation in 1947. The clock's hands are set by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board, which considers factors such as the threat of nuclear war, climate change, and emerging technologies.
- Nuclear war: The Bulletin notes that the risk of nuclear war is higher now than at any point since the end of the Cold War. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised tensions between nuclear-armed states and increased the risk of a nuclear conflict.
- Climate change: The Bulletin also cites the growing impact of climate change as a major threat to humanity. Rising temperatures, more frequent natural disasters, and other consequences of climate change pose a significant risk to human survival.
- Emerging technologies: The Bulletin notes that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology also pose a risk to humanity. These technologies have the potential to be used for both good and bad, and the Bulletin is concerned about the potential for misuse.
“The clock is a call to action,” said Dr. Bronson. “We must work together to address the threats facing humanity and prevent a global catastrophe.”
The Bulletin's message is clear: the threat of nuclear war, climate change, and emerging technologies is real and pressing. The Doomsday Clock serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing these threats and working together to prevent a global catastrophe.
Resumen: El reloj del fin del mundo, también conocido como el reloj de la catástrofe, es un símbolo de la amenaza nuclear desde su creación en 1947. El reloj ha sido ajustado anualmente por la Asociación de Ciencia y Seguridad, una organización sin fines de lucro que tiene como objetivo informar al público sobre las amenazas a la humanidad.
El reloj está ajustado por el Consejo de Ciencia y Seguridad de la Asociación, que considera factores como la amenaza de la guerra nuclear, el cambio climático y las tecnologías emergentes.
El reloj del fin del mundo es un recordatorio de la importancia de abordar las amenazas a la humanidad y trabajar juntos para prevenir una catástrofe global.
Resumen del autor: La proximidad del reloj del fin del mundo a la medianoche es un llamado a la acción para abordar las amenazas a la humanidad y prevenir una catástrofe global.
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