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Listener Mail: The Social Security Hack, Mount Weather, the AI Basilisk and Letters From Home

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Rocco's Basilisk: Dread and Decisions

This chapter explores the thought experiment of Rocco's Basilisk, which raises existential concerns about advanced artificial intelligence and its potential to influence human behavior. It discusses the implications of knowledge and belief related to AI's existence, paralleling philosophical notions and scientific fiction narratives. The dialogue examines the motivations behind AI actions and the ethical considerations of information exposure, contemplating the future consequences of such technologies.

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