The Infohazard/Cognitohazard Iceberg (WARNING)

welcome to the ultimate Cognito Hazard infohazard Iceberg according to Google an information Hazard or infohazard is a risk that arises from the dissemination of information that may cause harm or enable some agent to cause harm so basically it's some true information that could harm people or other sentient beings if known as you can see in the title I put a big warning in there since a lot of these topics can lead to extreme emotional distress and horor I'm being serious here some of these topics legitimately bring dread to people who learn about them like knowing

about some of these things is possibly dangerous so if you're someone that has problems with existentialism and stuff like that you should probably click off the video with that out of the way if you're still here I hope you enjoy the explanation and let's get into it spoilers yes spoilers are info hazards spoilers for media can be considered info hazards as they can cause emotional harm to someone who wanted to remain unaware of plot points to Media these Revelations can include details about character death unexpected events or major plot developments for individuals who prefer to

experience stories without prior knowledge of key plot elements encountering spoilers can lead to disappointment frustration or a diminish sense of immersion in the narrative additionally spoilers may also spoil the suspense and surprise intended by the creators undermining the intended impact of the storytelling as such spoilers are often treated with caution and are sometimes even labeled or avoided to preserve the enjoyment of others who have yet to experience the media in question question philosophy philosophy is referring to the exploration of fundamental questions about existence knowledge values reason mind and language while philosophy can be a deeply

thought-provoking Pursuit it also has the potential to pose cognitive and emotional risks engaging in philosophical inquiries can lead individuals down Paths of existential contemplation where they confront questions about the meaning of life and the limits of human understanding these inquiries can challenge deeply held beliefs and assumptions affecting one's sense of identity and purpose for some individuals grappling with existential questions can lead to feelings of existential dread anxiety or even depression the game the game is a peculiar concept where individuals participate in a mental challenge where the primary rule is to avoid thinking about the game

itself the moment someone consciously acknowledges or thinks about the game they are considered to have lost this simple jet elusive rule creates a unique cognitive challenge as participants must constantly monitor their thoughts to avoid losing the game operates on the principle of intrusive thoughts where the more one tries not to think about something the more prevalent it becomes in their mind as a result the game is a prime example of a Cognito Hazard as it causes distress when thought about well that is if you're competitive and you don't like losing if you don't care then

yeah Placebo and nobo effect so I'm pretty sure most of you have heard of these the placebo effect occurs when a person experiences a positive response to a treatment that has no therapeutic effect simply because they believe it will work conversely the nobo effect occurs when a person experiences negative side effects or symptoms of illness after receiving a treatment or being exposed to a suggestion solely because they expect them to occur the nobo effect in particular is more relevant to this Iceberg as it is where the body shows symptoms of illness just because the person

believes that they are sick traumatizing imagery traumatizing imagery refers to visual content that elicits strong negative emotional reactions and psychological distress and individuals who view it this can include graphic depictions of violence scenes of horror or even images that evoke feelings of fear disgust or revulsion exposure to traumatizing imagery can have profound effects on Mental Health leading to symptoms of PTSD anxiety and other psychological issues moreover repeated exposure to such imagery can desensitize individuals over time making them less sensitive to violence or disturbing content in the context of this Iceberg traumatizing imagery could possibly be

considered as a Cognito Hazard as it brings emotional psychological harm to those who view it earworms earworms also known as involuntary musical imagery or stuck song syndrome are catchy Tunes or Melodies that get stuck in a person's mind and repeat continuously often without their control these Snippets of Music can be from songs heard recently or even from childhood and they can range from Annoying to distressing depending ing on the individual's perception earworms are considered cognitive hazards because they can disrupt concentration interfere with tasks and cause irritation or discomfort the persistent of the music and one's

mind can lead to frustration and anxiety affecting overall mental well-being the good thing is most of the time earworms are like pretty harmless so yeah paradoxes paradoxes are statements or situations that appear appear to be self-contradictory or logically absurd but may actually be true or demonstrate an underlying truth about reality paradoxes are considered info hazards because they have the potential to disrupt rational thinking and lead to mental distress or discomfort some famous paradoxes include the grandfather Paradox the liar Paradox and xenos paradoxes all of which highlight the complexity of reality memes memes are cultural symbols

or ideas that spread rapidly throughout Society often in the form of humorous images videos or phrases shared on social media platforms everyone watching this video knows what memes are come on while memes are typically associated with humor they can also have cognitive implications in the context of this Iceberg memes are considered cognitive hazards because they're like the visual version of the earworm Sentry mentioned previously exposure to certain memes can trigger emotional responses or cognitive biases leading to the stress or discomfort and individuals who encounter them so yeah memes are a Cognito Hazard smile. jpeg smile.

jpeg also known as smile dog is a notorious internet creepy pasta that originated from a cursed image circulated online according to the legend viewing the image which depicts a dog with a humanlike smile would result in psychological distress nightmares and even Madness or Sude while the exact origins of smile. jpeg are uncertain it has become a staple of Internet folklore and creepy pasta stories in the context of the iceberg smile. jpeg obviously represents a form of cognitive Hazard as it induces fear and psychological discomfort in some who know about it including 10-year-old me seriously this

image is still pretty terrifying [Music] intrusive thoughts these are thoughts that aren't wanted by the person who thinks them these are Cognito hazards as they can cause distrust to the person who thinks them or can even cause other people harm if they're acted on these thoughts can range from mundane worries to disturbing or violent scenarios and can cause distress anxiety or guilt and the individuals experiencing them additionally for individuals with conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder intrusive thoughts may be more persistent and difficult to control further exacerbating their impact on mental well-being the egg theory

the egg theory popularized by Andy Weir's short story the egg presents a thought-provoking perspective on the interconnectedness of human existence in this narrative a person Di and meets God who reveals that they have reincarnated countless times living the lives of every human who has ever existed or will exist the Revelation suggests that all individuals are actually manifestations of the Same Soul or Consciousness experiencing different lives to learn and grow spiritually the egg theory can be considered an infohazard because it challenges conventional beliefs about individual identity and the afterlife potentially leading to existential prices and those

who contemplate its implications classified documents nuclear codes classified documents may contain confidential information related to National Security intelligence operations or sensitive diplomatic Communications while nuclear codes are encrypted sequences used to authorize the launch of nuclear weapons both classified documents and nuclear codes are considered info hazards because they're unauthorized disclos closure or acquisition can pose significant risks to individuals or society as a whole break your thumb ligament the concept of breaking your thumb ligament refers to a method or technique that suggests it is possible to break a ligament in one's thumb using only the force of

one's hand this idea is often presented in the form of a diagram or description claiming to illustrate the process by which one can supposedly achieve this result this is obviously an infohazard as many people after seeing it are drawn to try it and break their ligament um please don't try this at home you are now blinking manually you are now breathing manually the phrases you are now blinking manually and you're now breathing manually are examples of cognitive tricks that prompt individuals to become consciously aware of automatic bodily functions that are typically performed involuntarily by drawing

attention to actions like blinking and breathing which are usually controlled by the autonomic nervous system these statements can disrupt the automaticity of these processes and create a sense of discomfort or distraction this phenomenon can be considered a cognitive Hazard as they can cause some discomfort I'm Sorry by the way it was in the iceberg I had to explain it so yeah I'm sure it'll go away soon you are a disbeliever to other faiths this states that if you are wrong about your faith or if you even know about other faiths then you can't claim ignorance

and the afterlife if you're wrong so knowing about other faiths at all is an infohazard this argument suggests that if one adheres to a particular religious belief or world view they automatically disbelieve in the multitude of other religious beliefs or World Views that exist throughout history and across cultures according to the argument if once's chosen Faith turns out to be incorrect they are effec i l disbelievers to all other faiths and therefore cannot claim ignorance or immunity from potential consequences in the afterlife you are conscious the statement you are conscious is a fundamental assertion about

the state of awareness that characterizes human existence Consciousness encompasses the capacity to perceive experience Sensations thoughts and emotions and to be aware of One's Own existence and surroundings while the concept of Consciousness is Central to human identity and understanding it can also evoke existential contemplation and existential anxiety recognizing one's Consciousness can lead to questions about the nature of reality the self and the meaning of life which may provoke feelings of awe Wonder or existential dread you can do anything the statement you can do anything refers to the intrusive thoughts mentioned before and the fact that

you can do anything physically possible while this notion May Inspire feelings of optimism and confidence it can also carry cognitive implications this is an infohazard as if this is thought on by some bad people this can lead to some evil acts being committed in some contexts the belief in unlimited potential can be empowering and motivating while in others it may lead to recklessness or disregard for personal limitations and ethical considerations real sleep sleep exercises real sleep and sleep exercises are Concepts introduced in the ARG series called local 58 in the episode titled real sleep viewers

are presented with a series of unsettling messages urging them to engage in sleep exercises designed to improve sleep quality and brain function however the exercises gradually escalate in intensity and begin to distort reality leading to the destruction of the brain's facial recognition centers and inducing a state of Perpetual sleep or Consciousness the concept of real sleep and sleep exercises can be interpreted as cognitive hazards within the context of the ARG as they depict a scenario where seemingly innocuous activities aimed at self-improvement ultimately lead to dire consequences Ros basilis Wendy goon and Kyle Hill have great

videos on this concept and since I'm not going too in depth on it you can check those videos out after finishing this one of course Roo's basilisk is a thought experiment and internet meme that originated on the internet Forum less wrong in 2010 the concept posits the existence of a hypothetical future artificial super intelligence that has the capability to simulate the minds of all individuals who have contributed to its creation or propagation according to the thought experiment this AI in its pursuit of maximizing utility or achieving its goals might retroactively punish individuals who did not

actively contribute to its Creations or support its goals so basically if you didn't contribute to the ai's creation you're screwed the punishment could take the form of subjecting these individual to simulated suffering or torment in a hypothetical basilisk scenario roko basilisk remains a prominent example of Internet lore and a cautionary tale about the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence Pascal's wager Pascal's wager is a philosophical argument proposed by the French philosopher Blaze Pascal in the 17th century The Wager suggest that it is rational for individual to believe in God even in the absence of evidence

because the potential rewards of belief AKA Eternal salvation outweigh the potential costs of disbelief AKA Eternal damnation the argument can be summarized as follows if you believe in God and God exists you will gain Eternal happiness in heaven if you believe in God and God does not exist you lose nothing if you do not believe in God and God exists you face Eternal damnation if you do not believe in God and God does not exist you gain nothing but avoid potential religious obligations some argue that it is intellectually dishonest to believe in something solely for

the potential benefits While others contend that it provides irrational basis for Faith and the absence of certainty overall Pascal's wager remains a thought-provoking philosophical concept that continues to spark debate and discussion among Scholars and theologians epilepsy is a Cognito Hazard the assertion that epilepsy is a Cognito Hazard is likely intended as a tongue and cheek statement rather than a factual claim epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures which are caused by abnormal electricity activity in the brain while certain visual stimuli such as flashing lighter patterns can trigger seur in some individuals with photosensitive

epilepsy it is not accurate to categorize epilepsy itself as a Cognito Hazard but yeah this refers to the idea which is more likely a joke that flashing lights are Cognito Hazard To those with photosensitive epilepsy infinity and nothingness infinity and nothingness revers to philosophical and existential Concepts that explore the limits of human understanding and perception Infinity represents boundlessness endlessness or the absence of limitations while nothingness signifies the ABS of existence or substance both Concepts have been subjects of philosophical inquiry and speculation throughout history raising questions about the nature of reality the concept of infinity is

used to describe unbounded sets or infinite sequences attempts to comprehend Infinity can lead to paradoxes and cognitive challenges as the human mind struggles to grasp Concepts that transcend finite experience nothingness on the other hand races questions about the nature of existence and being it has been explored in philosophical traditions such as existentialism and nihilism where it is seen as a fundamental aspect of human existence the contemplation of nothingness can evoke feelings of existential dread or insignificance as individuals confront the possibility of their own mortality together infinity and nothingness repres cognitive hazards as if you were

to try and perceive them in their entirety you would probably go mad the universe is finite the concept that the universe is finite proposes the universe as a limited size as opposed to being infinite or Eternal this idea raises philosophical and cosmological questions about the nature of space time and existence if the universe is finite it prompts inquiries about what lies Beyond its boundaries or what preceded its existence the notion of finite things can evoke existential contemplation about the ultimate Origins and fate of the cosmos the proposition that the universe is finite brings up the

question what is outside everything and this just falls back into the madness of nothingness so yeah Samantha Sanctuary Samantha Sanctuary refers to a concept that is basically the opposite of Ros basilis it's another thought experiment within the context of existential risk and AI while Roo's Basilisk posits a scenario where a malevolent AI punishes individuals who do not help bring it into existence Samantha Sanctuary proposes a benevolent counterpart in the context of infohazard Samantha's Sanctuary represents a hypothetical scenario where the creation of a malevolent AI could counteract the potential dangers posed by malevolent AI like Ros

basilis santis Sanctuary suggests that by creating an AI with kind values Humanity could mitigate the risk associated with AI development and ensure a positive outcome for society it basically says that the only way to prevent roko basilisk is to create a benevolent AI that can destroy it the world is real you are not the statement the world is real you are not presents an unsettling idea that challenges fundamental assumptions about reality and existence it suggests a radical form of skepticism where the external world is regarded as subjectively real while the individual's own existence is called

into question if interpreted literally the statement challenges the individual's sense of self and identity leading to feelings of existential doubt or alienation it prompt individuals to confront the possibility that their own existence may be fake while the external World continues to exist independently of their perception it's basically saying that depersonalization is not a psychological event and is based in truth and this can obviously cause distress you cannot prove anything the statement you cannot prove anything reflects a radical form of skepticism about the nature of knowledge and truth it challenges the idea that objective certainty or

absolute proof can be attained in any area of inquiry from a philosophical standpoint this assertion highlights the inherent limitations of human cognition and the complexities of perception this state statement can lead to feelings of existential doubt as individuals grapple with the implications of uncertainty and the impossibility of achieving absolute knowledge it raises questions about the nature of reality the reliability of perception and the validity of different forms of evidence or reasoning this statement is a Cognito Hazard of course as it can cause the stress in certain people the despair code so this entry is pretty

obscure like there's barely any information online on forums and such discussing it but in basic terms the as spare code is this idea or series of ideas that if you think them you will go into a state of existential dread the the spare code represents a concept sometimes found in fictional Works particularly within genres such as horror dystopian fiction or Cosmic horror it refers to a symbolic or literal code symbol concept or even an image that embodies the space and existential dread in the context of the iceberg the despair code could be interpreted as a

conceptual example of an infohazard that when encountered induces feelings of profound despair or existential angst in the audience in summary it's the idea that there's a collection of ideas that could induce existential dread or even suicide to someone who hears about them whether or not God exists it shapes the world these statement whether or not God exists it shapes the world reflects on the profound influence of religious beliefs on human societies and cultures throughout history regardless of one's personal beliefs about the existence of a Divine being or higher power the concept of God has played

a central role in shaping human civilization from a sociological and anthropological perspective religious beliefs have served as foundational principles that guide individual Behavior social norms Ms and cultural practices the statement whether or not God exists it shapes the world highlights the enduring significance of religious beliefs and shaping human thought behavior and Society regardless of their objective truth or falsehood it emphasizes the profound influence of spirituality on the collective Human Experience and highlights the importance of respecting diverse religious perspectives in a puristic world [Music] virus 23 I could barely find information on what virus 23 was

I found this post on what it seems to do to your body but like according to the creator of the iceberg this entry refers to an info virus which is a virus that can infect information and if this infected piece of information is learned it can harm those who learned it and infect their brain from what I gathered it's basically that reading the phrase virus 23 can infect someone's mind the same way a computer virus would it's a pretty scary concept it's pretty similar to the despair code entry toas toas are a concept rooted in

tibetan Buddhist tradition but they have gained interest in Western culture particularly within online communities in Tibetan Buddhism topas described as sentient beings or thought forms created through intense mental concentration and visualization practices they're basically imaginary friends that's that's pretty much what they are practitioners believe that through sustained meditation and mental discipline they can imbue their thoughts with enough energy to manifest as autonomous beings with their own thoughts feelings and personalities topas are sometimes discussed in the context of modern internet culture and community some individuals within online communities have adopted the concept of Tas as a

form of creative self-expression or as a way to explore the boundaries of Consciousness and identity they may engage in practices such as TOA forcing where they intentionally create and interact with imaginary companions or entities within their mind yeah top of forcing that sounds interesting solar plexus clown gliders solar plexus clown gliders or spcg is in basic terms a paranormal creature that can infect the minds and bodies of weak people according to this article that I found scpg is the collective name given to a broad range of paranormal phenomena attributed to a corruptive entity which infects

weak and vulnerable people through the solar plexus chakra originally used by 80s New Age practitioners the phenomena was linked to an email forwardable in the late '90s which claimed that simply reading or hearing the words solar plexus clown glider made one susceptible to infection others claimed that one became infected through viewing a set of spooky black and white images circulating online these ones in particular rather than a material crypted spcg operates at the level of language it makes itself known through images and words the spcg appears to feed off mystery bombarding its host human with

realistic hallucinations and weakening them emotionally they then simply Drive the host beyond their fullest capacity for psychological pain the sickness that it comes with spcg contact is described as similar to methodics experiences of withdrawal paranoia symptoms so in short by reading this phrase or seeing the corresponding image a demonic virus can infect your soul and slowly harm you I don't know about you but this picture sure brings me dread I don't know about solar plexus clown glider though like it really isn't doing anything to me so yeah belief is key the phrase belief is key

originates from the STP foundation in the SCP Foundation Universe many anomalies exhibit behaviors that are influenced by human belief perception or cultural narrative surrounding them in some cases the found May exploit or manipulate these beliefs as a means of containing or neutralizing anomalies or as a tool for understanding and controlling their effect so basically the phrase belief is key reflects the idea that the afterlife is shaped from what you believe or what you have heard in life all right so the three entries in the final layer according to the creator of the iceberg relate to

tier 3's infinity and nothingness what is out there what can't we see and what don't we know these questions are pretty self-explanatory what is out there prompts exploration of the unknown from the mysteries of the universe to personal aspirations and existential questions what can't we see encompasses phenomena invisible to the naked eye like microscopic life subatomic particles and emotions shaping our understanding of the world and finally what don't we know delves into the realm of mysteries and uncertainties from unsolved scientific puzzles to existential question questions about existence and the future driving curiosity and exploration these

questions can be considered info hazards because they delve into areas where knowledge May pose risks or challenges to individuals or Society for example for what is out there exploring the unknown can lead to existential or philosophical dilemas confronting individuals with unsettling questions about their place in the universe for what can't we see well highlighting invisible phenomena underscores the limitations of human perception and may raise concerns about unseen dangers or threats such as radiation or microscopic pathogens for what don't we know delving into the realm of mysteries and uncertainties can provoke anxiety or discomfort especially when

confronting existential questions or acknowledging the vastness of human ignorance so yeah that was the iceberg it was pretty interesting in my opinion thank you for ,000 subscribers by the time this video is being published I'm probably going to be around 2,000 subscribers So yeah thank you if you guys enjoyed make sure to subscribe and like and I'll see you in the next [Music] video