

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
Eliezer Yudkowsky, Eneasz Brodski; ty to JK Rowling
This is an alternate universe story, where Petunia married a scientist. Harry enters the wizarding world armed with Enlightenment ideals and the experimental spirit.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 20, 2012 • 26min
56 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 6, Constrained Optimization
Harry Potter faces danger while a mysterious cat appears; Harry uses deception to communicate with McGonagall and manipulate time; characters engage in a magical showdown with patronus charms; Harry confronts death and embraces fear; Amelia challenges Dumbledore while Dementors head towards a mysterious structure.

Jun 13, 2012 • 43min
55 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 5
Harry Potter grapples with ethical dilemmas, battles darkness with Patronus charm, plans strategic escapes from Azkaban, faces sacrificial decisions, and tests loyalties under pressure in a high-stakes rescue operation.

Jun 6, 2012 • 37min
54 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 4
In this podcast, topics include emotional introspection, a distressing dialogue in Azkaban, Harry's uncontrollable patronus, intense stealth maneuvers, a magical duel with 'They', a mysterious revelation, and a critical decision with Professor Quirrell.

May 30, 2012 • 34min
52 & 53 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Parts 2 & 3
Harry embarks on a perilous nighttime journey over the North Sea with Professor Quirrell. They plan to infiltrate Azkaban prison, facing dementors and darkness. Harry summons a Patronus and rescues someone deep within the prison as he struggles with the horrors of Azkaban.

May 23, 2012 • 22min
51 – The Stanford Prison Experiment, Part 1
In this podcast, Harry meticulously prepares for a mysterious event with Professor Quirrell. They engage in intense interactions with risky plans, secretive meetings, and a daring mission to rescue from Azkaban. The dialogue reveals surprising deductions and the corruption in magical Britain.

May 17, 2012 • 3min
No New Episode – The Server Monk’s Prayer
The Server Monk’s Prayer, from Sean Kennedy’s “Tales of the Afternow”, read by Drake Walker.
Did some quick googling after this was recorded and found:
iTunes has been around since 2001. However podcasting did not become a thing until 2004. iTunes added podcast support in June 2005.
Tales from the Afternow launched on June 24, 2002.

May 9, 2012 • 28min
50 – Self Centeredness
A tense confrontation unfolds in the Ravenclaw dorm as Padma suspects Harry of playing a prank. Secrets and accusations fly, revealing complex character dynamics and underlying tensions. Inner turmoil and consequences are explored, leading to a heated exchange between Padma and Harry. Reflections on actions and preparations for lunch with Professor Quirrell ensue, showcasing mixed emotions and consequences of their choices.

May 2, 2012 • 31min
49 – Prior Information
A mysterious carriage with skeletal winged horses, conversations about death and thestrals, Harry seeking advice from Professor Quirrell, unraveling secrets about Slytherin's heir and the Chamber of Secrets, a tense dialogue with dark undertones

Apr 25, 2012 • 23min
48 – Utilitarian Priorities
This podcast explores the ethical dilemmas of communication in Parcel tongue, the complexities of loyalty and self-perception, the weight of keeping secrets with the Patronus charm, and the delicate decision-making process in a pivotal library moment.

Apr 19, 2012 • 41min
47b – Personhood Theory, part 2
Exploring family secrets, the blurred lines between good and evil, negotiating a pledge after a murder mystery, and confronting fears to find inner strength in a magical world of allegiances and trust.


