The Doomsday Clock is closer too midnight than it's ever been, which is not awesome. But what does this metaphorical clock even indicate?
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This episode of Stuff You Should Know dives into the Doomsday Clock, that eerie symbolic countdown created by atomic scientists back in 1947 to track how close humanity is to global catastrophe. Josh and Chuck break down why the clock just ticked to its closest point ever to midnight in 2025, exploring the mix of modern threats being weighed in that decision, from geopolitical tensions to emerging technology. They also dig into some pointed criticisms of the clock itself, questioning whether it still serves its original purpose or has lost some of its punch over the decades.
Movies Discussed
10 to Midnight
"not 10 minutes to midnight like Charles Bronson was in that great movie — Josh jokingly compares the Doomsday Clock's 89 seconds to midnight to a Charles Bronson film."
— Josh
Death Wish
"I mean, the first one was genuinely pretty good, but they got really sort of over the top after a while. — Chuck comments on the original Death Wish film and its sequels during a discussion about Charles Bronson movies."
— Chuck
Death Wish 3
"Have you ever seen Death Wish 3, where the group of police is taken over the neighborhood? — Josh references this Charles Bronson film while discussing his movies in a tangent about the actor."
— Josh
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