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Infohazards | Could This Thought Experiment Harm You?
Manage episode 438918045 series 2726490
Today we explore the thought experiment of Roko's Basilisk and infohazards.
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What if simply knowing a piece of information could put you at risk? In recent years, this idea has captured the Internet’s attention and imagination, leading to philosophical discussions and new levels of scary stories. Today let’s discuss the concept known as infohazards.
Sensitive topics: information hazards, Roko's Basilisk
Here is a link to Nick Bostrom's paper Information Hazards: A Typology of Potential Harms from Knowledge: https://nickbostrom.com/information-hazards.pdf
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220 episodes
Manage episode 438918045 series 2726490
Today we explore the thought experiment of Roko's Basilisk and infohazards.
Support us directly on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/redweb
With Patreon, you get access to ad-free content, our exclusive bonus show Movie Club, the Red Web Discord, and more!
What if simply knowing a piece of information could put you at risk? In recent years, this idea has captured the Internet’s attention and imagination, leading to philosophical discussions and new levels of scary stories. Today let’s discuss the concept known as infohazards.
Sensitive topics: information hazards, Roko's Basilisk
Here is a link to Nick Bostrom's paper Information Hazards: A Typology of Potential Harms from Knowledge: https://nickbostrom.com/information-hazards.pdf
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