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Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality 2010
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality is a 2010 novel written by Eliezer Yudkowsky that was published on FanFiction.Net as a serial from 28 February 2010 through 14 March 2015. The work contains 122 chapters and over 660,000 words. It reimagines the Harry Potter universe to explore ideas from cognitive science, philosophy, and scientific methodology. In this version, Harry's aunt Petunia Evans marries an Oxford professor, leading to Harry's homeschooling in science and logical reasoning. This background allows Harry to approach magic with Enlightenment ideals and a scientific mindset when he begins his studies at Hogwarts. The story follows one year in Harry's life, focusing on his first year at the school. The fan fiction has influenced other creative works, including art and poetry, and has gained recognition within the modern rationalist movement. It is widely read by people interested in rationality, effective altruism, and related intellectual communities.
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