Synopsis

The specter of Doomsday manifests in various forms, from tangible dangers like nuclear arsenals to more debated concerns such as global warming, and even speculative possibilities involving nanotechnology, cyborgs, and robots. Though the Cold War has concluded, we remain shadowed by the threat of nuclear weapons, ongoing arms races, and the potential for accidental launches. Turning next to a more contentious subject—the link between global warming and fossil fuels—we consider whether their use