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The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

634: Roko's Basilisk: The Murder Cult Started By A Banned Post

Mar 13, 2026 · 28m
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  • Roko's Basilisk: a future AI punishes those who knew but didn't help.
  • Started as a thought experiment on a philosophy forum, quickly spread.
  • Evolved into a dark community, leading to real violence and deaths.

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