As the Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight, Will Trump Make the Ultimate Deal? February 11, 2025
Dr. Robert Dodge, PSR-Los Angeles co-president, and Talia Wilcox | Common Dreams
While nuclear weapons were the initial existential threat focus of the Doomsday Clock, risk multipliers are now included. These include the climate crisis, which reduces access to natural resources fueling conflict. Bio threats, like COVID-19 and future pandemics, are increasing as mankind and the animal kingdom interface ever more closely. In addition, the threats of bioterrorism, disinformation, and disruptive technologies—including AI—have made the risk even greater.
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