Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

Harry attends the sorting ceremony at Hogwarts, questions Dumbledore's sanity, plans research goals, receives important notices, and meets the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

The podcast explores self-awareness and the implications of consciousness through conversations between Harry and the Sorting Hat. They discuss Harry's true potential, his scar, and his place in the wizarding world. Ultimately, Harry chooses to be sorted into Ravenclaw with a surprise joke about another house.

The podcast discusses topics such as the sorting of students at Hogwarts, the surprising ancestry of Professor Flitwick, goblins' origins, and Harry's self-reflection during the sorting process.

The podcast discusses the origin of the All-Powerful Snap and introduces Hermione and Neville. They explore Hermione's frustrations at school and her encounter with Harry Potter. They also talk about a game based on the 246 task, a missing toad, desensitization therapy, and Harry taking matters into his own hands.

Harry and Draco discuss a scandalous newspaper headline and the power of science. Harry shares his aspirations and knowledge with Draco while Draco contemplates his own secrets and game-playing.

Harry reassures his mother about going to Hogwarts, struggles to find platform nine and three quarters, meets Ron Weasley, debates the snitch debate in Quidditch, contemplates the flaws in the national sport, and has a tense conversation with Draco Malfoy.

Harry confronts Professor McGonagall about secrets and demands the truth. They discuss owning a pet owl and abandonment fears. Harry expresses frustration with adults not reasoning with children. Professor McGonagall warns Harry about the rules of magic and reveals information about Hermione Granger.

Harry Potter explores the concept of magic, seeks guidance from Professor McGonagall, and discusses the possibility of using scientific experimentation to unravel its mysteries. Harry's concerns about safety lead to a debate with McGonagall about the expense and necessity of a healer's kit.

Harry discovers he’s rich, meets Draco Malfoy and estimates his fortune. Harry persuades McGonagall to buy supplies for Hogwarts. Harry questions his identity and conspiracy theories. Harry and McGonagall discuss the fundamental attribution error. Harry and Draco have a flirtatious encounter interrupted by Lucius Malfoy. Draco expresses desire to be sorted into Gryffindor.

Harry Potter questions his own beliefs after witnessing a levitation spell. He expresses his desire to learn magic and attend Hogwarts despite challenges. Harry starts his journey at Hogwarts, discovering information about his parents' death and his survival. He and Professor McGonagall head to Gringotts to access his inheritance.