Inside Doug's Head

It is never too late to become wise.

In January 2007, Michael Bierut redesigned the Doomsday Clock to give it a more modern feel. Well, who wouldn’t want the symbol of global doom to be stylish and modern? Don’t be showing up here all doomy with a Timex from 1947! Depressed scientists shouldn’t be allowed to speak in public.

In the event of a zombie apocalypse or the incipient boogaloo, I would prefer to not be reliant on a cornucopia of prescription medications, mainly because I can’t imagine pharmacies will be filling prescriptions while widespread civil mayhem ensues following the collapse of society. Those needing them things had best stockpile in advance, or resign …

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