In case there are any neurotic people who absolutely need to know when the world could possibly collapse in on itself, artist Tom Schofield has created a real version of the dreaded doomsday clock.
Also known as the Neurotic Armageddon Indicator, this clock is hooked up to computer software that tracks the actual disaster tracker created by the 'Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.' Recording data from possible nuclear war outbreaks and other disastrous events, the scientists constantly update the clock to reflect how much time we have left on Earth. As this symbolic display of apocalyptic countdown demonstrates, the fear of global destruction is still going strong.
Not the best device for the truly neurotic, because according to this doomsday clock, the world is over just before midnight.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Real-time Tracking
- Develop real-time tracking tools for disasters and catastrophic events, allowing individuals and organizations to receive up-to-date information and potentially save lives.
- Neurotic Tracking Software
- Create neurotic tracking software for individuals who desire constant updates on possible disasters and apocalyptic events.
- Symbolic Displays
- Design symbolic displays for the countdown to global destruction to spur conversations and increase public awareness about the catastrophic repercussions of inaction.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tech
- Incorporate real-time tracking software and technology into existing disaster response technology to provide people with up-to-date information.
- Art
- Create symbolic displays of global destruction using various mediums and artists to spur societal conversations.
- Science
- Continuously conduct research and develop software that can track and assess potential disasters and catastrophic events in real-time.
