The data suggest that in times of greater societal threats, like now, there seems to be higher mortality and disease. Back when I was growing up in the 1950s and nuclear bomb shelters were built, the nuclear risks were well-known. Instead of global cooperation, it looks like global competition to be the greatest power. The Atomic Scientists still have hope that these catastrophes can be avoided. He is an advocate and activist for mental health issues related to climate instability, physician burnout, and xenophobia.