English Explanatory Dictionary

Roko's basilisk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A thought experiment which posits a hypothetical, otherwise benevolent artificial intelligence of the future that would have an incentive to torture anyone who, having considered the possibility of its existence, had not helped bring about its existence.

Word forms

Roko's basilisk

Etymology

Proposed as a transhumanist thought experiment in 2010 by user Roko on the LessWrong Internet discussion forum. According to LessWrong, discussion of Roko's basilisk was banned from the forum for several years as part of a general policy against spreading potential information hazards. This in fact drew further attention to the topic, and other websites began sharing information about it.

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