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The Why Files

A weekly YouTube video podcast that explores the strange and weird of this world and beyond.

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Created ByAndrew Gentile
StatusReturning Series
Original NameThe Why Files
First Air DateMay 10, 2020
Last Air DateMarch 13, 2026
Seasons7
Episodes155
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
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NetworksYouTube
S07E08

The Murder Cult Started By A Banned Post

Roko's Basilisk: The Digital Hell You Can't Opt Out Of. This is the story of Roko's Basilisk: the idea you can't un-know, the cult it inspired, and why some of the most powerful people in AI still won't talk about it

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