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The Methods of Rationality Podcast

The Methods of Rationality Podcast

Eneasz Brodski 514 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Methods of Rationality Podcast is an audio production of the fan fiction novel 'Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality' by Eliezer Yudkowsky. It presents a rationalist reimagining of the Harry Potter story, where the protagonist applies scientific reasoning and logic to the magical world. The podcast is narrated by Eneasz Brodski and aims to be the first source for rationalist fiction in audio format.

Episodes

I Think Knot – 01
I Think Knot – 01 Aug 21, 2026 45:11 Steven and Brian get acquainted with John and his interesting life as a possibly-famous, probably-successful writer. We’re off to a good start and having a blast! These chapters are pretty short, so we’re covering 2 and 3 next week. We’ll probably do 2 chapters a week going forward. Ask Who Casts AI Audiobook Support Matt and Doof directly here! It’s also how you get to vo
I Think Knot – 00
I Think Knot – 00 Aug 14, 2026 7:45 Steven and Brian are back, baby! We’re excited to embark on our next literary adventure – The Knot by Matt Freeman! This is just the announcement – we’ll be back next week with chapter 1! Ask Who Casts AI Audiobook Support Matt and Doof directly here! It’s also how you get to vote on the next chapter if you’re caught up. It’s also on Royal Road for smooth
Kindness To Kin
Kindness To Kin Mar 23, 2026 35:46 Kindness to Kin, by Eliezer Yudkowsky Original text here  
A Harried Meeting (audio)
A Harried Meeting (audio) Dec 31, 2025 11:38 A short story by Ben Pace. Original can be found here. Donate to the fundraiser here! Harry sings karaoke here. Happy New Year. :)
Unum 9: Carol’s Got a Nuke!
Unum 9: Carol’s Got a Nuke! Dec 29, 2025 1:14:30 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about the season one finale of Pluribus. Rest assured that we can’t harm you without your consent (though we can look for loopholes to force you to join our club). Remember, your choices are your own. Thanks for listening, everyone. Brian and I plan to do more stuff between now and seaso
House elves are crystalized cosmic power
House elves are crystalized cosmic power Dec 25, 2025 5:05 A short story by Prerat. Original can be found here. Merry Xmas!
Unum 8: Cuddle Puddle
Unum 8: Cuddle Puddle Dec 22, 2025 1:24:49 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 8 of Pluribus. You’re welcome to join us in our giant cuddle puddle. Don’t worry, it’s way less sexy than it sounds. Remember, your choices are your own.
Unum 7: Chekhov’s Spiky Palm Tree
Unum 7: Chekhov’s Spiky Palm Tree Dec 15, 2025 49:37 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 7 of Pluribus. Please don’t walk through 100 kilometers of deadly jungle – we’re happy to give you a ride. Remember, your choices are your own. This episode had some scheduling issues around recording and a nicely timed tech problem. It’s not our best work
Unum 06: John Cena Said We Don’t Have to Eat People
Unum 06: John Cena Said We Don’t Have to Eat People Dec 11, 2025 1:04:21 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 6 of Pluribus. You’re welcome to consume human-derived protein, but we don’t think that’s likely. Remember, your choices are your own.
Unum 05: It’s Not You, It’s We
Unum 05: It’s Not You, It’s We Dec 8, 2025 1:03:16 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 5 of Pluribus. We hope you enjoy this exploration of the complexities of handling the unassimilated. Remember, your choices are your own.
Unum 04: Can I Get My Heroin To Go?
Unum 04: Can I Get My Heroin To Go? Dec 4, 2025 1:10:04 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 4 of Pluribus. We hope you enjoy this exploration of the complexities of handling the unassimilated. Remember, your choices are your own.
Unum 03: Would You Like a Cup of Coffee With Your Nuke?
Unum 03: Would You Like a Cup of Coffee With Your Nuke? Dec 1, 2025 1:01:23 Welcome back to Unum! We’re so happy you can join us! We’re eager to share this conversation about episode 3 of Pluribus. We hope you enjoy this exploration of the complexities of handling the unassimilated. Remember, your choices are your own.

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