The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the existential risks from nuclear war, climate change, AI, and biothreats. It serves as a warning against collapsing international cooperation and rising, unchecked technological dangers. It seems to me that there are numerous forces around the world actively pushing the Doomsday Clock towards its zenith.
This cartoon is actually inaccurate because as of January 27, 2026, the Doomsday Clock has been set at 85 seconds to midnight. My cartoon has the clock set at five minutes to midnight to allow enough room for the peace dove to be pushing back on the minute hand.
CARTOON REFERENCE NUMBER: 2026-09