HPMoR and the Limits of Rationality
One woman's quest to understand the Harry Potter fanfic that created the modern world.
Interactive transcripts by Regina: https://hpmoralor.sepionics.com/
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HPMoR and the Limits of Rationality
Latest Episodes
Ep. 10: Testing Positive
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 sponsorship...
Ep. 9: Reciprocity, pt. 3 - Moonlight
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.CONTE...
Ep. 8: Reciprocity, pt. 2 - Enlightenment
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:
Ep. 7: Reciprocity, pt. 1 - A Good Light
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 readi...
Ep. 6: ...And Lose My Calm
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 ma...
