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The Doomsday clock is a conceptualized metaphorical clock in 1947 to illustrate how close humanity is to a world catastrophe, often highlighting the dangers of the nuclear conflict, climate change or other existence risks.
An additional second has been added, which does it 89 seconds until midnight. (News18 Hindi)
The Doomsday clock has adjusted once again. This clock represents the close to humanity to annihilation. An additional second has been added, which does it 89 seconds until midnight, as close as it has been, pointing out nuclear threats, the misuse of biological science and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as climate change as The main reasons of this year. change.
What is the watch at the end of the world?
The Doomsday clock is a conceptualized metaphorical clock in 1947 by the bulletin of atomic scientists (BAS) to illustrate how close is humanity to a world catastrophe, often highlighting the dangers of the nuclear conflict, climate change or other existential risks. The Bulletin Sciences and Security Board periodically adjusts the hand of the minute based on current events and global hazards. It is not a precise prognosis, but it is used to draw attention to the urgent global challenges that could endanger the existence of humanity.
As the minute approaches midnight, humanity is approaching disaster. Midnight symbolizes the collapse of civilization or an existential crisis.
Over the years, the clock has adjusted several times, particularly in response to significant political or technological developments such as nuclear tests, geopolitical struggles or progress in artificial intelligence and climate change.
Events highlighted in the clock timeline:
- 1947: Originally positioned at 7 minutes until midnight, indicating the initial era of the cold war and the appearance of nuclear weapons.
- 1953: adjusted to 2 minutes until midnight after hydrogen bomb tests both by the United States and the Soviet Union.
- 1991: Established at 17 minutes until midnight after the Cold War concluded and the arms control treaties were promulgated, marking the distance farthest from midnight in its history.
- 2018: He returned to 2 minutes until midnight due to the greatest concerns regarding nuclear threats and climate change.
- 2023: The clock was restored to an unprecedented 90 seconds at midnight driven by current nuclear tensions, climate -related problems and other global hazards.
This symbolic clock reflects how close to the world is catastrophe. Daniel Holz, a BAS scientist, emphasized that this adjustment serves as a precaution for world leaders.
Initially established at seven minutes until midnight in 1947, the clock stood in 90 seconds from last night last year before moving a second closer this time.
According to the BAS, “the world is already staggering on the verge of destruction, and an increase in even a second in this watch is deeply alarming. The extension of every second can increase the risk of global ruin. “
What are the current estimated risks?
With the war in Ukraine approaching his third year, a single erroneous decision, incident or calculation error could trigger a nuclear conflict. In addition, the situation in the Middle East has the potential to explode in a broader war at any time.
Experts have also warned that current measures to address climate change fall short. The panel indicated that many governments are not taking adequate actions to avoid global warming. In addition, the BA commented that emerging and long data diseases continue to threaten the global economy, society and security.
The risk of AI
Bas highlighted artificial intelligence as a new danger, claiming that the inappropriate use of technologies such as AI is increasing global risks. AI is being used for military purposes in Ukraine and the Middle East, with numerous nations that incorporate into their armed forces.
Scientists also pointed out the risks raised by erroneous information, conspiracy theories and the spread of false news or erroneous information.
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Washington DC, United States of America (USA)
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