Directed by , the video depicts a secret government or military council meeting behind closed doors. Instead of managing global affairs, these officials are shown playing rhythmic games and performing synchronized, almost ritualistic movements.
: As the song progresses, the military officials' synchronized movements become increasingly erratic until they are dancing on the table and eventually crawling on the floor, symbolizing a total loss of control and collective insanity. Muse - Time Is Running Out (video)
: The band performs on a large round table while the officials sit around them, initially oblivious. This placement highlights a reversal of power; while the "leaders" are stagnant, the music and the band occupy the space of active influence. Cinematic and Political Symbolism Directed by , the video depicts a secret
: The central set is a direct homage to the iconic War Room from Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb . : The band performs on a large round