Roko’s Basilisk: The Thought Experiment That Could Ruin Your Sleep 🧠

There are ideas that are safe, and then there are ideas that can infect your mind. This is the story of the most dangerous thought experiment in history: Roko's Basilisk. Born on a forum for rationalists, this terrifying paradox about a future AI god was so potent it was banned for causing genuine psychological distress. According to its own logic, simply learning about it puts you in a game with eternal stakes. This video essay explores the origins of the Basilisk, the psychological horror of its threat, and the logical flaws that might just be our salvation. But be warned: once you know, you can't un-know. #RokosBasilisk #Philosophy #AI #ThoughtExperiment #Horror