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21b & 22a – Rationalization, part 2 & The Scientific Method, part 1

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

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The Nature of Magic and Beliefs

Harry questions the beliefs of wizards and the limitations of magic, conducting experiments to test these ideas. The chapter explores the importance of conducting unbiased experiments, following instructions correctly, and the frustration of the seemingly strict rules of magic.

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