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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

A computer science major with an interest in rationalism, self-improvement and effective altruism — a philosophical movement that uses evidence and reason to help others — Mangione enthused about technological innovation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2024

When many people think of the Periclean age in Athens, their image is often suffused by the pure light of reason—a rationalism that seems as clean and bright as the city’s marble remains.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro


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