Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality 18b – Dominance Hierarchies, part 2
Aug 25, 2011
Potter vs Snape: Round 2, accusations fly. Harry reveals truth about Dark Lord, tension escalates. Harry reflects on actions, panics about Time Turner. Tense dialogue, tears, Time-Turner handed over. Apologies from Harry, Snape takes responsibility. Disciplines discussed, surprising abilities revealed.
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Leadership May Tolerate Unsavory Allies
- Dumbledore prioritizes long-term strategy over immediate moral outrage when handling allies like Snape.
- Political games and hidden patterns can make tolerating abusers seem strategic to those running a larger plan.
Use Clear Non-Negotiables To Force Choices
- If you want change, present clear non-negotiables and consequences rather than vague complaints.
- Harry demands either Snape leaves or Dumbledore does, forcing a practical choice and outcome.
Pattern Recognition Reveals Concealed Truths
- Harry detects subtle cues and infers secrets from controlled reactions of adults around him.
- Skill at pattern recognition lets him deduce that McGonagall revealed hidden information.