It was brought to staff attention that JDestra (account age 616 days, site membership 614 days) posted the article: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8305, which contained multiple indicators of AI-generation.
Item #: SCP-8305
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-8305 is a private YouTube playlist that must be kept under constant surveillance by Site-19's digital security team. Access to SCP-8305 requires Level 3 clearance and written approval from two senior researchers. The playlist link is stored on a secure, isolated server with no internet access to prevent unauthorized viewing. Testing must be conducted in a soundproof chamber with the supervising staff equipped with noise-canceling headphones and viewing the video without sound.
Description:
SCP-8305 is a private YouTube playlist consisting of 13 music videos. The playlist can be accessed only via a specific link, and its contents cannot be played or downloaded outside of this playlist. The individual songs show no anomalous properties when played separately; their anomalous effects manifest only when played in sequence within the playlist.
Anomalous Effects:
When a human subject listens to SCP-8305's playlist in its entirety, they experience a range of psychological effects that increase in severity in correlation with the aggression of the music. The effects are as follows:
Mild Tracks (Slow, Melodic): Subjects report feelings of mild discomfort, irritability, and unease. These tracks evoke minor antisocial behaviors, such as verbal outbursts and minor acts of defiance.
Moderate Tracks (Upbeat, Rhythmic): Subjects exhibit heightened aggression and increased risk-taking behavior. This includes physical altercations, theft, and vandalism.
Severe Tracks (Loud, Distorted): Subjects experience extreme psychological distress, leading to violent and morally abhorrent actions such as assault, arson, and in extreme cases, attempted murder. These behaviors are performed with a detached, trance-like demeanor, as if the subjects are being puppeteered.
The effects dissipate within 30 minutes of the music stopping, but the subjects retain full memory of their actions and are often traumatized by their inability to control their behavior.
Discovery Log 8305-2: Observation of Anomalous Variation
During controlled experiments, it was discovered that SCP-8305's playlist changes for each individual who listens to it, tailoring the selection of songs to elicit the maximum psychological and emotional response from the listener. The following is an excerpt from the test log:
Test Log 8305-B:
Subject: D-82943
Playlist:
"Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy
"Mad World" by Gary Jules
"No Surprises" by Radiohead
"The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes
"Run Boy Run" by Woodkid
"Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
"Animals" by Martin Garrix
"Surface" by Aero Chord
"Psychosocial" by Slipknot
"Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine
"Recreant" by Chelsea Grin
Subject: D-93257
Playlist:
"Canon in D" by Pachelbel
"Hurt" by Johnny Cash
"Black" by Pearl Jam
"Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
"Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
"Spitfire" by The Prodigy
"Bonkers" by Dizzee Rascal
"Break Free" by Ariana Grande
"Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" by Skrillex
"Bangarang" by Skrillex
"Duality" by Slipknot
"Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine
"In the Unblind" by Suicide Silence
Addendum 8305-A: Incident Log 8305-1
During initial testing, D-92743 was exposed to SCP-8305. The playlist was paused at various intervals to observe the gradation of effects. When exposed to the entire playlist, D-92743 became increasingly agitated and ultimately attempted to attack the researchers present. Post-incident analysis showed that the aggression correlated directly with the tempo and intensity of the music.
Addendum 8305-B: Research Notes
Dr. Marshall: Ongoing research aims to understand the mechanisms behind SCP-8305's effects, focusing on the combination of audio frequencies, lyrical content, and video imagery. Preliminary studies suggest a complex interplay between auditory and visual stimuli that alters neural pathways associated with self-control and moral judgment.
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