Rationally Writing Episode 0 - History
Jul 10, 2016
Dive into the fascinating history of rational and rationalist fiction, rooted in the Less Wrong community. Explore 'Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality,' featuring a unique upbringing that shapes Harry's journey. Discover the evolution of rationalist fan fiction, including community dynamics and influential works like Luminosity. Analyze character depth in 'Frozen' and the moral complexities of Lex Luthor in 'Metropolitan Man.' The podcast also explores community reactions to story endings and the importance of narrative categorization.
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HPMOR Sparked A Deep Fan Community
- HPMOR reimagined Harry as a scientifically raised protagonist who applies rationality to magic.
- The story ran from 2010 to 2015 and built a highly engaged subreddit community of analysis and theorycrafting.
Luminosity Demonstrated Canon Reinterpretation
- Luminosity reworks Twilight by making Bella a rational protagonist and explores canon consequences.
- Its success showed rational techniques could improve diverse source material and expand the genre.
Friendship Is Optimal Introduced AI Risk
- Friendship Is Optimal portrayed AI risk through a My Little Pony MMO turned sentient.
- The short story served as a common recommendation to introduce readers to AI existential concerns.