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Greg
Greg, what are your thoughts on Doomsday?
Jeremy
Wow.
David
It should be terrifying. Pardon me.
Greg
Five dollars.
David
I know. That's 15 now I owe. It should be terrifying because the Doomsday Clock supposedly shows us as close as we've ever been to the complete final annihilation of the human race.
Greg
How do they calculate that? Is it like pro football Focus or is it environmental and political?
David
The only thing I know is that it's based on a clock. And when the clock.
Ethan
Where can you find the clock?
David
You know it's somewhere because it's Google.
Greg
That's a great question.
Jeremy
Wouldn't it every day it be the closest it's ever been?
Frank
No.
David
No.
Jeremy
Yes.
Greg
No. They could. They've moved it back Previously, Right.
David
All of a sudden there's peace.
Jeremy
You move it back.
David
You know, if all of a sudden there's peace on Earth and there's no war, you can look around the entire globe and there's no wars. I suspect it goes a little bit in the direction of humanity.
Jeremy
I'd like Doomsday to keep an appointment. You know what I mean? Like, if this is the day, this is the day. Like, I worked my schedule around doomsday. Let's stick to a day and a time.
Ethan
Do we know the day and the time?
Jeremy
Yeah.
Frank
The premise of the DO clock is it says it's a design that warns the public about how close we are to destroying our world with dangerous technologies of our own making. So Right now, we're 90 seconds to midnight.
Greg
Yeah, they just announced this. And the people in charge of the Doomsday Clock is a bunch of atomic scientists. And I see here a photo. Ceremonially, they have a clock that's 90 seconds to midnight. And standing beside it is Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Frank
He can save us.
Greg
So Bill Nye is part of a collective that is moving us closer to doomsday.
Jeremy
So we should definitely take it seriously.
David
And so when I mention that I should be more.
Greg
You take him more seriously than if it were Beakman?
Jeremy
No, I take Beakman seriously.
Greg
Really?
Jeremy
You Know What I mean? 90 seconds of midnight. Sounds like a band, Jeremy.
David
Yeah. What?
Frank
Yeah, yeah, I would love them. 30 seconds to Mars, 90 seconds to midnight. You know, same thing, same shit.
Greg
But this is a children's television scientist weighing in on the.
Frank
He's still a scientist.
Greg
No, I understand that, but to take the Doomsday Clock seriously, as many do.
David
Right.
Greg
And I'm not taking apart his credentials. I know he's a very credentialed scientist, but also this feels very political because he's standing next to the. He's standing next to the clock like Bill Nye is. Is. I mean I know it's a collective, but he's there. He's among six people that represent the best and brightest of this atomic scientist collective.
Ethan
Who are they? Name them.
Jeremy
Yeah, for real.
Ethan
No, Oppenheimer's there.
Greg
Well, the modern day Oppenheimers.
Ethan
I don't know about that.
Greg
Okay, well I can't. I wasn't really prepared to pick apart the collective of atomic scientists, but I guess I was asking for it when I mentioned that Bill Nye the science guy was next to the clock.
Ethan
What are his atomic. You know, I mean, for what it's credentials.
Frank
It was founded in 1945 by Einstein and Oppenheimer.
Jeremy
Oh, we'll get here already though. 45. Geez.
David
Right. But we should be more worried about. This is my point.
Greg
And I gotta tell you, it does feel, at least to me it feels like it checks out.
Jeremy
Do you feel like those scientists are rooting for it to happen? So they could be right?
David
Yes.
Greg
No, no, no. No one's rooting for the. Well, I mean I'm sure there are.
Ethan
Some, but rooting for the.
Jeremy
Of the world, I think. So they could die, right?
Frank
Yeah, no, they're right. Whether the world ends up ending now or not. Because this was the warning.
Jeremy
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Frank
Hold on a second.
Jeremy
The world has to end up to be right.
Greg
So what are we supposed to do with this warning? They, they come out with this.
Frank
We're supposed to this put on shutters.
Jeremy
I mean, what are you going to do, right?
Frank
Climate, emissions.
Greg
Does anyone in China, the us, Russia, India, the Middle east decide? Hey, you know, maybe we walk this back Bill Nye said where no one's.
Frank
Ever listened to aggressive.
Jeremy
That's the thing. I don't think before. I don't think Putin's listening to Bill Nye the science.
Ethan
You know he's got a point.
David
Yeah, I don't think the clock is very helpful. I think we need a pie chart.
Jeremy
Well, Three quarters of it is essentially what it is.
Greg
It's also at 9:00. It's also 90 seconds to midnight, which is. All right, seems like I have some leeway here. Wake me up in a minute.
Ethan
So it's 11:58, flight 30. Is that what we're talking about?
David
Wake me in a minute?
Greg
Yeah.
Jeremy
I feel like if I only have 90 seconds to live, I'm gonna enjoy it.
Greg
Yeah.
Jeremy
What am I gonna do?
David
Yeah, exactly. You know, so with 30 seconds left, that's when we really panic.
Jeremy
Is that like 10?
Ethan
I'd say like when the countdown starts from 10. I think that's when we gotta figure.
Jeremy
Out when the new year comes, no one starts counting at 90.
Greg
How fluid is this daily? Can they adjust it? If there's a missile strike in the Middle east, is Bill Nye the science guy gonna move it forward? 10 seconds.
Jeremy
Here's why they adjust it. Here's when they adjust it. When they're bored and they want attention, that's when they adjust it.
Frank
Where's Jared Leto?
Jeremy
He'll save the day.
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: Doomsday Release Date: December 23, 2024
In the December 23, 2024 episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, hosts Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and their panel delve into the pressing topic of the Doomsday Clock. The conversation kicks off shortly after the initial greetings, with Greg introducing the central theme:
The panel begins by unpacking the significance of the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation indicating humanity's proximity to potential global catastrophe. David provides a foundational understanding of its purpose:
Greg inquires about the clock's methodology, prompting David to elaborate on its calculation based on global environmental and political factors:
The conversation takes a lighthearted turn as the panelists express skepticism and humor regarding the clock's precision and relevance. Jeremy muses about the daily adjustment of the clock, suggesting it could symbolize humanity's fluctuating state:
Frank counters this notion, indicating that the clock hasn’t always moved forward:
David further clarifies that the clock reflects global peace levels:
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around Bill Nye's role in the Doomsday Clock's announcement. Frank highlights Nye's presence alongside the clock's image:
Greg questions the gravity of taking a "children's television scientist" seriously in this context:
Jeremy humorously suggests wanting Doomsday to keep a scheduled appointment:
David emphasizes the seriousness of the clock as a warning mechanism:
The panel critiques the practicality and impact of the Doomsday Clock. Greg acknowledges the clock's intent but questions its effectiveness amidst global indifference:
Ethan and Jeremy discuss the need for more tangible representations of global threats:
Frank summarizes the clock's foundation, highlighting its historical roots:
Injecting humor into the gravity of the topic, Jeremy contemplates personal reactions to a 90-second warning before midnight:
Greg speculates on the clock's fluidity and responsiveness to global events:
The panel collectively jokes about potential pop culture solutions to avert disaster:
As the discussion draws to a close, the panel reflects on the overall purpose and impact of the Doomsday Clock. Greg admits a personal alignment with the clock's warnings, while Jeremy remains skeptical about its audience engagement:
David reiterates the urgency behind the clock's message, underscoring the need for actionable responses rather than symbolic warnings:
The episode effectively balances serious discourse on global threats with the hosts' trademark humor, providing listeners with both insights and entertainment.
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