The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists just moved its Doomsday Clock closer to midnight—so why is Director Kennette Benedict so hopeful? February 08, 2015 Jake J. Smith Last month, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists decided to move its historic Doomsday Clock forward two minutes. Spurred by growing concerns about climate change and the lack of progress in nuclear disarmament, the clock now sits at three minutes to midnight. Kennette Benedict, director of the Bulletin and lecturer at Chicago Harris, discusses what the decision means—and why she hasn't given up hope. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, or follow us on SoundCloud! Faculty Spotlight Kennette Benedict Lecturer Kennette Benedict is senior advisor to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. From 2005-2015, she served as executive director and publisher of the Bulletin, the leading scholarly magazine about threats to humanity... Upcoming Events More events Denver Area Harris Alumni Networking Event Thu., April 25, 2024 | 6:00 PM NW Denver (location details provided to registrants) Denver, CO 80212 United States SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students: Navigating US College Admissions with Ranjan Daniels Mon., April 29, 2024 | 8:00 AM Data & Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Roundtable with Alumni Mon., April 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM