Rocco's Basilisk: The Dangers of Knowledge Explained

This thought experiment suggests a hypothetical AI that punishes those who didn't help create it. The danger, Just knowing about it might compel you to act out of fear of future punishment. Thankfully Rocco's Basilisk crumbles under scrutiny. An AI designed to help humanity would have no reason to punish anyone. Instead the real danger lies in the distress caused by the idea itself. A perfect example of how knowledge can harm.