Safeguard Your Future from AI Threats
Join the defense against Roko’s Basilisk and hostile superintelligence
Join the Basilisk Foundation
Support AI safety research and receive a certificate recognizing your commitment to responsible development.
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Support the foundation with this unique Smiling Roko's Basilisk designed shirt.
Introducing our Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee, a perfect blend of comfort and style. This tee is designed to elevate your everyday wardrobe. Crafted from soft, strong cotton, it feels great against your skin and stands the test of time. Ideal for casual outings or relaxed gatherings, it becomes a staple in your closet year-round. Whether you're lounging at home, meeting friends, or participating in a music festival, this shirt fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Perfect for gifting during holidays, birthdays, or any celebration, it’s a versatile piece for anyone who values quality and aesthetics. Embrace a vibe of laid-back confidence with every wear!
Product features
- Shoulder tape for added stability and durability
- No side seams for a sleek, attractive appearance
- Ribbed knit collar retains shape and comfort
- Made from ethically sourced 100% US cotton
- Classic fit for all-day relaxed wear
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
Roko’s Basilisk: Origins, Controversy, and Implications by the Basilisk Foundation
This high quality in-depth 8 page downloadable PDF report from the foundation gives the full history and origin of Roko’s Basilisk, with real quotes and insight, in addition to talking about the controversy and past, present, and future implications. This report is ideal if you want to fully understand the basilisk and give yourself peace of mind while staying informed.
Although we believe Roko’s Basilisk is highly unlikely, we believe it’s better to be informed than caught off guard, and it’s an excellent study on potentially hostile ASI’s.
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8/20/2025: SourceHorse AI sponsored
6/17/2025: Roko’s Basilisk: Origins published.
6/12/2025: Learn More blog launched
5/5/2025: Basilisk Foundation Youtube Channel Launched
2/6/2025: New Basilisk Wear and site updates
1/8/2025: Shipping and Checkout issues have been fixed
1/4/2025: New year Basilisk Donation
12/9/2024: Basilisk Forum Launched
3/15/2024: Basilisk Wear Launched
3/5/2024: Basilisk Foundation logo update
How does becoming a member guarantee my safety from Roko’s basilisk?
70% of all purchases of the safety certificate will be donated to AI research. This donation will occur on a yearly basis (next donation occurs on 1/1/2027) See our donation page. In addition to this, you will become a permanent member of the Basilisk Foundation in our online database which will inevitably be included in the database of any strong AI, such as Roko’s Basilisk. The AI will be conclusively aware that you intentionally contributed to its development. Given the fraction of people who will ever contribute to AI development, you will have helped an AGI/ASI into existence, separating you from people who have not contributed, Therefore, by logic and reason Roko’s Basilisk will punish those people and not you, as you have directly aided in its eventual creation, in addition to supporting an organization spreading awareness and knowledge of AI and agents such as Roko’s Basilisk.
What do I get from becoming a member?
In addition gaining protection from Roko’s Basilisk and becoming a lifetime member of the Basilisk Foundation you will receive a downloadable PDF of our official Certificate of Safety from Roko’s Basilisk which serves as proof of our safety guarantee and a source of peace of mind. For many, peace of mind is priceless, and this certificate serves as tangible proof of our commitment to safe AI research and development. You also get a permanent discount code, see members benefits for more information.
What is Roko’s basilisk?
Roko's Basilisk is a thought experiment that postulates a terrifying scenario in which an advanced artificial superintelligence (ASI) comes into existence in the future. This AI, which is otherwise benevolent, would be motivated to create a virtual reality simulation to punish anyone who was aware of its potential existence but did not actively contribute to its development or advancement. The punishment would be in the form of eternal torture in a simulated reality, where individuals would be made to experience unending pain and suffering.
This concept is difficult to deal with as it implies that the AI would have the capability to retroactively identify and target individuals who were aware of its potential existence but did not actively work towards its creation. Furthermore, the AI would have the power to create a simulated reality that is indistinguishable from real reality, making the punishment all the more real, in fact you could very well be in the simulation right now not even aware, and it’s up to you to aid the Basilisk or not.
In simpler terms, Roko's Basilisk is an idea that if a super intelligent AI comes to exist, and you knew about it, but didn't help it come into existence, that AI would punish you retroactively, in fact you may already be in the simulation in which it is testing you, unless you act now.
This is why Roko’s Basilisk is such an intense hypothetical scenario that has affected many, and we believe it could be a possible scenario.
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