Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
Eliezer Yudkowsky, Eneasz Brodski; ty to JK Rowling
This is an alternate universe story, where Petunia married a scientist. Harry enters the wizarding world armed with Enlightenment ideals and the experimental spirit.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 6, 2014 • 31min
Essays 2
On Gods – real and otherwise Religion’s Claim to be Non-Disprovable complete text An Alien God complete text Continue reading
Jul 23, 2014 • 11min
Comes The Huntsman
Comes The Huntsman Original Text Rachael Acks blogs at katsudon.net. She was most recently published in LightSpeed’s Women Destroy Science Fiction issue. She is currently working on a short film she wrote the script for, here. ETA 7/23 11pm: It slipped my mind that this was a gift story, so there’s… Continue reading
Jul 9, 2014 • 30min
The Study of Anglophysics, part 2 (of 2)
The Doom That Came to Adwellia Original Text Scott Alexander blogs at SlateStarCodex.com, and it’s still my favorite blog. Amazing insights, sharp humor, and excellent writing. Continue reading
Jun 25, 2014 • 29min
The Study of Anglophysics, part 1 (of 2)
The Language of God Original Text Scott Alexander blogs at SlateStarCodex.com, and it’s currently my favorite blog. Amazing insights, sharp humor, and excellent writing. Continue reading
Jun 11, 2014 • 17min
Three Dialogs
Original Texts: Use The Try Harder, Luke The Vulcan Your Vulcan Could Sound Like, If He Wasn’t Made of Straw The Last Temptation of Christ Continue reading
May 28, 2014 • 27min
Earthfic
It’s not about people in 2026, or skinks, or Martians. And the dog does NOT talk. Original Text Earthfic was written by Alicorn. It can be found at her website, alicorn.elcenia.com, which contains quite a few works by Alicorn, all freely available. They include Luminosity a rationalist Twillight fanfic, and Elcenia an original fantasy fiction… Continue reading
May 14, 2014 • 19min
Essays 1
And that’s why we have Methods of Rationality. Expecting Short Inferential Distances complete text Transhumanism as Simplified Humanism complete text Continue reading
Apr 30, 2014 • 21min
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Zombie, part 2 (of 2)
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war Original Text Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014 • 22min
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Zombie, part 1 (of 2)
Hello Hermione my old friend Original Text Continue reading
Apr 2, 2014 • 21min
101 – Precautionary Measures, Pt 2
Harry Potter engages in philosophical discussions with a centaur, facing ethical dilemmas and reflections. Consequences of misguided actions at Hogwarts are explored, highlighting student welfare over staff relations. Debate arises over Mr. Hagrid's suitability as a teacher, emphasizing student safety. Wizard-centaur interactions and consequences are delved into, revealing uncertainties in Harry's unique circumstances.
