Rational Fiction

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A community for discussing works of fiction where the characters think and act rationally (i.e. for good reasons) according to their understanding of their situation, rather than their actions feeling forced by the author to forward the plot. Inspired by r/rational and r/hpmor.

Rules:

Be polite and respectful to everyone, including people who disagree with you. Attacking an idea is fair game though.
No spoilers in titles! Use the spoiler tags in posts and comments to discuss sensitive topics.
Have fun!

Places to start:

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky. Wrapped up in 2015 at 122 chapters, ~660k words.
- Note: The main character is insufferable for the first few chapters, but he learns. If you get to Ch. 10 and you're not yet into it, it's okay to skip.
Pokemon: The Origin of Species by DaystarEld. Ongoing, 121 chapters as of October 2023.

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 days ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 6 days ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 week ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 week ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 0: (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory@sh.itjust.works to c/rationalfic@sh.itjust.works

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Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 44: Premortem (www.fanfiction.net)

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Checklists, bikes, a new traveling partner, and a swarm of Combee.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 43: Risk and Reward (www.fanfiction.net)

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They've been comfortable in Cerulean, but it's time to hit the road!

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 42: Making Do (www.fanfiction.net)

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Leaf weighs her options. Blue battles for a badge. Red's mind is blown.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 41: Adaptability (www.fanfiction.net)

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Red handles psychic stress. Blue battles Misty's second.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!