Stories with characteristics of Rational Fiction, a genre growing out of the Harry Potter and Methods of Rationality fandom and related communities.Rational Fiction includes those stories with the following qualities:- Nothing happens solely because 'the plot requires it'. If characters do (or don't do) something, there must be a plausible reason.- Any factions are defined and driven into conflict by their beliefs and values, not just by being "good" or "evil".- The characters solve problems through the intelligent application of their knowledge and resources.- The rules of the fictional world are sane and consistent.Discussed here: reddit.com/r/rational