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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists made the annual announcement of how close humanity is from ending. The organization cited threats that include climate change, proliferation of nuclear weapons, instability in the Middle East, the threat of pandemics and incorporation of artificial intelligence in military operations. It advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been. Scott asks listeners how they find hope when they hear news like this?

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