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Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

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Essays on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

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Jun 16, 2013SSC

Can Atheists Appreciate Chesterton?

Scott Alexander explores whether atheists can fully appreciate Chesterton's work, arguing that the moral beauty in his writing stems more from modern humanism than Christianity itself.

16 min read 2,334 words

Mar 14, 2012LW

How would you take over Rome?

Scott presents a thought experiment about using perfect knowledge and intellect to take over ancient Rome as an upper bound for understanding AI takeover scenarios.

3 min read 419 words

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