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ghostoffuffle · 1707 days ago · link · · parent · post: Roko's Basilisk: The most terrifying thought experiment of all time
So really this is just a rebranding of Pascal's wager. Which, fine, but do we really need to act like this is a radical enough concept that it could tear you mind apart?Roko’s Basilisk has told you that if you just take Box B, then it’s got Eternal Torment in it, because Roko’s Basilisk would really you rather take Box A and Box B. In that case, you’d best make sure you’re devoting your life to helping create Roko’s Basilisk! Because, should Roko’s Basilisk come to pass (or worse, if it’s already come to pass and is God of this particular instance of reality) and it sees that you chose not to help it out, you’re screwed.