Differentiating between reason, persuasion, and arguing, we discuss the process of scholarship and approaches to religion.

Covers Chapter 29 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Why Language Models Hallucinate,” Kalai, et al. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395339045_Why_Language_Models_Hallucinate)

“I Asked a Mormon Scholar About Brandon Sanderson’s Religion” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfb9qTD7yow)

Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by Steve Argyle

This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Liz

Worldsinger: Adam 

Veristitalian: El

Theme: Reason

Sacred Reading Method: The First Oath

Recording Date: May 29, 2026

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