HPMoR and the Limits of Rationality

In chapter 8, Hermione Granger meets Harry Potter and is subjected to a series of tests. Our hosts are joined by Lesley, resident fandom person, to play a game, present deconstructed tropes to the Chopped judges, and court corporate sponsorships. CONTENT WARNING: discussion of rape and racism from 15:43 to 39:56. Citations and further reading Elisa's show notes: https://www.tumblr.com/ecc-poetry/tagged/hpmor%20and%20the%20limits%20of%20rationality HPMOR, Chapter 8, Eliezer Yudkowsky. htt...

In the last part of chapter 7, Harry attempts to seduce Draco to the cause of Science via a moon landing picture. Unfortunately, that picture doesn't exist. The crew goes to the Sequences to learn how to actually change their minds. CONTENT WARNING: this episode touches on eugenics and rape. HPMoR Science. https://hpmor.com/science/Phlogiston: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/rise-and-fall-phlogiston-theory-fireNathaniel Branden: https://archive...

In part 2 of chapter 7, Draco tells Harry how to get away with sexual assault. Oh, and there's a ~wacky fizzy drink~ to lift the mood. Are we still having fun? CONTENT WARNING: this episode discusses rape. RAINN Hotline: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ Citations and further reading, pt 2 HPMoR, Chapter 7. Eliezer Yudkowsky. https://hpmor.com/chapter/7Elisa’s show notes: https://www.tumblr.com/ecc-poetry/tagged/hpmor%20and%20the%20limits%20of%20rationality“Draco in Leather Pa...

In part 1 of chapter 7, Harry meets the Weasleys. The crew learn what a belief is, kind of, and about the "third most important project in the world." CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses eugenics. Citations and further reading, Part 1 HPMoR, Chapter 7. Eliezer Yudkowsky. https://hpmor.com/chapter/7Elisa’s show notes: https://www.tumblr.com/ecc-poetry/tagged/hpmor%20and%20the%20limits%20of%20rationality“Rowling backs Potter fan fiction,” Darren Waters. BBC, 27 May 2004. http://news.bbc.co...

In the second part of chapter 6, Harry descends into multiple black rages, Yudkowsky finally demonstrates a good example of the planning fallacy, and a plot twist is introduced. Anthea is dispirited, Jake and Elisa are unimpressed, and a dog makes a cameo. This episode spoils a plot reveal from later in HPMoR. Content warnings: this chapter mentions child abuse. Citations and further reading, part 2 HPMoR, Chapter 6. Eliezer Yudkowsky. https://hpmor.com/chapter/6 Serial Podcast: The Prev...