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[–] dgerard@awful.systems 10 points 1 month ago (4 children)

after all this time, TIL that Roko pronounces his name "Rocko" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIwJDnej7pg

[–] Architeuthis@awful.systems 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm not a native english speaker, how else was he supposed to pronounce it?

[–] froztbyte@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think the most common would be “roh-koh”, I could also see a front-o accentuated form being used

that flat “rocko” as in the vid was one I wouldn’t have thought to hear

[–] Architeuthis@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That just sounds incredibly British to me.

When I clicked the video I fully expected Rocko with a c to mean Rosko.

Quick, someone file the copyright for "Roko's Postmodern Life"

[–] froztbyte@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

it's amazing how he continues to provide fresh reasons to want to boop him on the nose

[–] dgerard@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

man, all these old transhumanist videos https://www.youtube.com/@Transentience/videos you could waste hours of your life on old and pointless bs

[–] froztbyte@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"Genes vs Memes"

okay, I checked, it's after midday. definitely okay to start drinking.

[–] YourNetworkIsHaunted@awful.systems 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure you're only allowed to have that discussion if you're a Metal Gear villain. Which despite his best efforts Roko does not have enough dramatic presence or raw drip for.

[–] dgerard@awful.systems 8 points 1 month ago
[–] Soyweiser@awful.systems 7 points 1 month ago

One step closer to Doctor Rockso the clown.