Cosmere Conversations Episode 57: Way of Kings ReRead Part 2
Jun 9, 2020
The hosts dive deep into the emotional intensity of the latter half of a beloved epic. They explore interludes that unveil intriguing quantum connections and character complexities. Navani's artistic journey captures attention, while the moral dilemmas faced by Kaladin and Hoid spark philosophical debates. The discussion highlights character transformations and touches on societal structures in Roshar, probing the significance of symbols and the haunting implications of death rattles. Themes of loyalty and sacrifice weave throughout this rich narrative analysis.
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Quantum Metaphor For Spren Entanglement
- Jarenid's flame-spread experiment offers a simple in-world metaphor for quantum entanglement and spren linkage.
- That metaphor suggests spren and Parshendi rhythms may use entanglement-like connections to communicate and form patterns.
Music As Entanglement-Based Communication
- Tyler proposes that spren entanglement and Parshendi rhythms might function like musical on/off bits to communicate.
- That model links entanglement, rhythm, and the Parshendi's musical culture as a shared communication substrate.
Navani As A Nontraditional Lightweaver
- Navani's repeated focus on pattern, creation, and order strongly suggests she could be a Lightweaver.
- Her engineering-as-art parallels Shallan's art, expanding what a Lightweaver can be.