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Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

2: HJPEV and the Professor's Games

Aug 23, 2017 by Eliezer Yudkowsky

"Hey, did you think going to the Moon was easy? Be glad this just involves changing your mind sometimes, and not a human sacrifice!"

"Human sacrifice would be way easier!"

There was a slight pause, and then the figure nodded. "Fair point."

- Harry and Draco discuss learning science

36Chapter 22: The Scientific Method
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35Chapter 23: Belief in Belief
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31Chapter 24: Machiavellian Intelligence Hypothesis
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28Chapter 25: Hold Off on Proposing Solutions
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22Chapter 26: Noticing Confusion
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31Chapter 27: Empathy
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22Chapter 28: Reductionism
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30Chapter 29: Egocentric Bias
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27Chapter 30: Working in Group, Pt 1
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24Chapter 31: Working in Groups, Pt 2
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18Chapter 32: Interlude: Personal Financial Management
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22Chapter 33: Coordination Problems, Pt 1
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21Chapter 34: Coordination Problems, Pt 2
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17Chapter 35: Coordination Problems, Pt 3
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28Chapter 36: Status Differentials
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20Chapter 37: Interlude: Crossing the Boundary
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