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Part One: The Zizians: How Harry Potter Fanfic Inspired a Death Cult

Behind the Bastards

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The Paradox of Rocco's Basilisk and Info Hazards in Rationalism

This chapter delves into Rocco's Basilisk, a thought experiment suggesting a future AI could punish non-contributors to its production. It also examines the emerging concerns about 'info hazards'—ideas that can lead to paranoia—stemming from this concept and its roots in fiction and traditional beliefs.

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