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rationalism

[rash-uh-nl-iz-uhm] / ˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /




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Amodei is considered a leading figure in the effective altruism and rationalism movements, which aim in part to reduce AI's risks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Maybe I’m betraying my hopeless rationalism, but if I learned of the reality of time travel and “aerial spirits,” I’d be a little more preoccupied by it than Iris seems to be.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

This “consumption downgrade” is not a move toward poverty but toward a militant form of rationalism.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026

Prof Selove said: "This MA will allow people to re-examine the assumption that the West is the place of rationalism and science, while the rest of the world is a place of magic and superstition."

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2023

I feared for you, dear blessed Ork—I feared your bloodless rationalism.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner


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