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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 48 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Doomsday Clock is ridiculous garbage that only exists on vibes.

That being said, yes, we’re in a more precarious position than any time since the Cold War.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Man 8 year old me was so freaking scared when it was like 5 minutes to midnight. Oh no world could end this week or next.

To the best of my knowledge, it did not

[–] IsoKiero@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm at my 40s and that thing has been 5 minutes or less to midnight as long as i can remember.

[–] EdgeOfDistraction@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago

I mean yeah, since nukes were invented there's no way we're getting far away from midnight. Just a matter of waiting until someone lights the touchpaper.