Who Sets the Doomsday Clock?
Summary
The article provides an in-depth look at the Doomsday Clock, including how the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists selects the time and the diverse group of scientists and policymakers who contribute. It explores the clock’s history, the four threat focus areas, and the emotional and ethical dimensions of communicating existential risk, framing the clock as a warning and call to action rather than a precise prediction.