Episode 41: Roko's Basilisk

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Big Word, Little Thought

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We know what you're thinking, why are we talking about a feel-good children's story featuring a boy and his pet death lizard. Well folks, we wish we were, but unfortunately this story is much more intense than that.Roko's Basilisk is a thought experiment that originated in an online philosophy forum and it presents quite the paradoxical problem for anyone who hears it. If you don't handle existential dread or deep philosophical problems very well, DO NOT LISTEN. Now, Keith and Colton don't really give credence to the idea presented in this experiment, but it is what many people would consider harmful information. You have been warned.The first few minutes of this episode are spent covering our t-shirt orders. If you'd like to see the physical shirt please find us on YouTube and watch the video version of this episode! You all have until Sunday, March 7th to send us a message to order one. Comfort Colors heavyweight t shirt with premium vinyl logo, yeah they're realllll nice. They're $25 a piece and this is a limited run at that price, so don't miss out!If you like what we do here and want to support beyond following and subscribing, please visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to help us out!buymeacoffee.com/huntthecolton