Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality 39 – Pretending To Be Wise, Part 1
Feb 22, 2012
Harry and Dumbledore strategize to protect Hogwarts with Patronuses. They discuss the motivations behind evil deeds and the fear of death. Deep conversations about immortality, the value of life, and navigating emotions of outliving loved ones.
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Handle Intercepted Letters Wisely
- Accept intercepted communications strategically without outrage.
- Understand some letters seek things you can't provide and filtering protects you from harm.
Think Like Your Enemy
- Anticipate enemy moves by thinking from their perspective.
- Use creativity and cunning to outwit foes even more experienced than yourself.
Dumbledore's Confession of Ununderstood Evil
- Dumbledore confesses his lifetime struggle to understand Voldemort's evil motives.
- He shares personal pain about his encounters with dark wizards and unfulfilled wisdom.