The Clock of Doom

Jen was today years old when she discovered the Doomsday Clock is REAL and not just a movie plot device! Join Jen and Dagda as they dive deep into the history of the Doomsday Clock, from its 1947 origins with the Chicago Atomic Scientists to its current terrifying setting of 85 seconds to midnight—the closest humanity has ever been to self-destruction.

This episode explores the Cold War arms race, nuclear treaties, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and why we're currently at peak danger levels. Along the way, they discuss Neanderthal DNA, genetic engineering, trans-humanism, AI advancements, and whether fear or hope is the better motivator for humanity.

The conversation takes unexpected turns through geopolitics (Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela), nuclear fallout geography, Bhutan as the world's only carbon-negative country, government propaganda tactics, the failed war on drugs, and personal stories about addiction and family.

Dagda shares insights from his Google AI courses, they debate whether the Doomsday Clock is legitimate science or fear-mongering propaganda, and Jen passionately argues that hope—not fear—should drive humanity forward. Plus: tributes to Ms. Holly, discussions of prevailing winds protecting Washington State, and why the worst thing they can do is kill us (so why live in fear?).

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