Three Doomsday Signs Based on Science
- Institut Astronomi Universitas Hawaii
3. Unending Pandemic
Pandemi Covid-19.
- times of india
Biological threats such as Covid-19 and disinformation are also listed as factors in changing the Doomsday clock. Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson says that the final step on the clock is to sound the alarm for all of humanity.
"We are on the brink. But our leaders are not acting with sufficient speed or scale to secure a peaceful and habitable planet. The science is clear, but the political will is lacking. This must change by 2023 if we are to avert disaster. We are facing multiple existential crises. Leaders need a crisis mindset," Mary Robinson explained.
While the Bulletin uses clocks to warn the world of danger, the group says concretely that they do not predict the future. Instead, the clock is a kind of analysis of international events, trends, and public and official efforts to mitigate the damage to humanity.
"A bulletin is like a doctor making a diagnosis. We look at the data, like a doctor looks at lab tests and X-rays, and also consider factors that are harder to calculate like a doctor does when talking to patients and family members," the group said.
Pertama Kali Sejak Pandemo Covid-19, China Gagal Capai Target Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
China gagal mencapai target pertumbuhan ekonomi tahunannya, yang menggarisbawahi tantangan struktural yang semakin besar yang dihadapi ekonomi terbesar kedua di dunia.
