Summary:
- The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock that represents the likelihood of a human-caused global catastrophe. It is currently set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to midnight.
- The Doomsday Clock is set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a group of experts who consider threats like nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies that could lead to a global disaster.
- The clock being set at 85 seconds to midnight means that the experts believe the world is facing an increased risk of a catastrophic event, and urgent action is needed to address the threats facing humanity.