Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

28b & 29a – Reductionism, part 2 & Egocentric Bias, part 1

Dec 7, 2011
Topics discussed in this podcast include Harry's unconventional transfiguration concept, the implementation of safety precautions, prophecies and apologies, Hermione's identity crisis, confrontations with Professor Quirrell, conspiracy theories about Pettigrew, and interesting topics like Broomstick Writing class.
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