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/
Email: hpmoralorcast@proton.me
Episodes
10 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...
Ep. 5: How I Learned to Start Worrying ...
In the first part of chapter 6, Harry enlightens McGonagall about the planning fallacy via an incredibly maladaptive coping mechanism. Elisa, Jake, and Anthea are forced to question the limits of authorial intent and why there are so many...
Ep. 4: The EA Stands For Ethical Arbitrage
In chapters 4 and 5, Harry becomes fabulously wealthy and meets Draco Malfoy. Anthea, Elisa, and Jake are joined by Ernie to discuss effective altruism, the fundamental attribution error, and being built different.Citations and further r...
Ep. 3: Stand By Me
In chapter 3, Harry learns about Death Eaters, and the hosts rescue jokes from a burning podcast.CONTENT WARNING: discussion of real life violence and sexual violence from 40:15-51:46. Continuing discussion of graphic fictional violence ...