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2025-0.mp3
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ABOUT THE SONG
Described by the Chicago-based nonprofit as a metaphorical measure of the risk of “human extinction,” the clock is updated annually to reflect the state of global security and stability. In January 2024, the clock remained at 90 seconds to midnight—the same position as in 2023—highlighting ongoing concerns. However, this latest adjustment to 89 seconds marks the first forward movement since 2023, signaling an escalation in perceived threats to humanity.
The change underscores a variety of urgent global challenges. These include heightened nuclear tensions, increasing climate-related disasters, and the proliferation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which can both aid and destabilize international systems. The clock serves as a stark reminder that collective global action is needed to address these risks and avert catastrophe.
2025-0.mp3
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
ABOUT THE SONG
Described by the Chicago-based nonprofit as a metaphorical measure of the risk of “human extinction,” the clock is updated annually to reflect the state of global security and stability. In January 2024, the clock remained at 90 seconds to midnight—the same position as in 2023—highlighting ongoing concerns. However, this latest adjustment to 89 seconds marks the first forward movement since 2023, signaling an escalation in perceived threats to humanity.
The change underscores a variety of urgent global challenges. These include heightened nuclear tensions, increasing climate-related disasters, and the proliferation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which can both aid and destabilize international systems. The clock serves as a stark reminder that collective global action is needed to address these risks and avert catastrophe.