

WAGD: One Second Closer to Midnight
Jan 31, 2025
Steven Miller, Director of the International Security Program at Harvard, and Daniel Holz, a physics professor at the University of Chicago, dive into the alarming 89 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday Clock. They discuss the existential risks posed by nuclear proliferation and climate change, urging for urgent global action. The duo examines AI's dual role in both enhancing and threatening nuclear security, emphasizing the critical need for human oversight in military decision-making. Their insights challenge public perceptions and call for heightened awareness regarding these imminent dangers.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Introduction of Experts in Security and Technology
02:31 • 2min
Countdown to Catastrophe
04:23 • 5min
Reflections on Nuclear Security Debates
09:15 • 2min
Navigating Nuclear Risks and AI's Dual Role
11:33 • 15min
Human Oversight and Automation in Military Decision-Making
26:46 • 2min
AI and Automation in Nuclear Communication
28:55 • 7min
Analyzing the Doomsday Clock's Relevance
35:51 • 9min