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Tag Archives: HPMOR
Harry Potter and the Power of the Internet
A couple weeks ago, I reviewed a work of fan fiction called Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky. I wanted to make one more point about this piece, not about the story itself, but about how … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fiction, Technology
Tagged crowdsourcing, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, HPMOR
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Fan Fiction Review: Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
A very well-written and scientifically-minded retelling of Harry Potter has just been completed: Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality. Fan fiction is in the news lately. This genre, in which fans of books, movies, or television shows like Star … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged Eliezer Yudkowsky, fan fiction, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, HPMOR
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