S1E29 - Reason: Persuasion and Argument (WOK, Ch. 29)

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 ArgyleThis is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.Ardent: LizWorldsinger: Adam Veristitalian: ElTheme: ReasonSacred Reading Method: The First OathRecording Date: May 29, 2026Website Episode Page (with transcription)Mormon Terminology PageThe Storming Journey WebsiteMonetary Support:Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])TeePublic Store (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!)Bookshop.org Book ListsSocials:BlueskyInstagramSpotifytumblrYouTube