Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

Eliezer Yudkowsky, Eneasz Brodski; ty to JK Rowling
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Aug 22, 2012 • 26min

63b – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Aftermaths

The podcast explores the aftermath of the Stanford Prison Experiment, delving into mysterious attacks, hidden motives, and tense exchanges revolving around Harry's safety. Moody and Snape strategize on preventing Voldi's return, while Harry contemplates confinement and consequences of his actions.
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Aug 15, 2012 • 30min

63a – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Aftermaths

Harry Potter and Hermione share a touching moment as the phoenix selects her. Draco receives shocking news about Bellatrix Black, leading to tense encounters. Emotions run high in an unused classroom and loyalty is tested amidst deceit. Harry reflects on a Slytherin boy's departure and the completion of a quest.
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Aug 8, 2012 • 35min

62 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Final

Wizarding education elitism, prophecies and strategic planning, decision-making in critical moments, tense confrontations and moral dilemmas, emotional turmoil and forgiveness, symbolism of peace and reconciliation
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Aug 1, 2012 • 42min

61 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 11, Secrecy and Openness

Characters in the podcast employ magic spells to rescue Harry Potter, unravel secrets and suspicions surrounding Bellatrix Black's escape, discuss risks of using muggle technology in battles against Voldemort, strategize on sorcery and prison security, decipher a mysterious message from the Dark Lord, and prepare for the onset of the second wizarding war.
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Jul 25, 2012 • 29min

60 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 10

In this podcast, they discuss the implications of using a time-turner, reflect on a hellish prison-like experience, unveil dark truths about Azkaban, explore human nature and time manipulation, and feature an eerie exchange between mysterious characters.
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Jul 18, 2012 • 30min

59 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 9, Curiosity

Exploring the consequences of a daring rocket experiment, Harry and Bellatrix share a poignant broomstick moment. Characters race against time on broomsticks for a mysterious mission, facing potential danger and cryptic warnings. Harry experiences a surreal encounter with Bellatrix being freed by a witch, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
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Jul 11, 2012 • 31min

58 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 8, Constrained Cognition

Explore ethical dilemmas and intense situations as the protagonist navigates risky tasks with transfiguration, debates sacrifice for companions' safety, engages in strategic deception, and escapes Azkaban using rocket broomsticks in a cliffhanger ending.
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Jun 27, 2012 • 30min

57 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 7, Constrained Cognition

Harry Potter grapples with integrating his dark side while facing dementors without protection, challenging his morals and cognitive biases. He showcases determination in battling dementors and evading Aurors with transfiguration magic, leading to intense confrontations and covert conversations with Bellatrix.
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Jun 20, 2012 • 26min

56 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 6, Constrained Optimization

Harry Potter faces danger while a mysterious cat appears; Harry uses deception to communicate with McGonagall and manipulate time; characters engage in a magical showdown with patronus charms; Harry confronts death and embraces fear; Amelia challenges Dumbledore while Dementors head towards a mysterious structure.
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Jun 13, 2012 • 43min

55 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 5

Harry Potter grapples with ethical dilemmas, battles darkness with Patronus charm, plans strategic escapes from Azkaban, faces sacrificial decisions, and tests loyalties under pressure in a high-stakes rescue operation.

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