254 – The True Theme and Meaning of HPMOR

The Bayesian Conspiracy

Jan 21, 20261:35:30Education

WSCFriedman gets to the core of what HPMOR is ACTUALLY about, and finally pinpoints why we love it so much, in his essay Harry Potter And The Methods Of Rationality Is A Disney Movie About A Serial Killer . LINKS Audio v...

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