Words of Radiance Part 10 - Brandon Sanderson

Hey, Adventurers, in this final episode of Season 4 of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by Spenser, Casey, and JT for a final overview guest episode of Brandon Sanderson's Word of Radiance. Listen in for an exploration of philosophical questions surrounding revolution, the moral dilemmas faced by characters, and the interconnectedness of plotlines. The discussion also touches on controversial moments in character development, the thematic elements of the Knights Radiant, and the broader connections within the Cosmere universe

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Jonathan talks about Deontology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XAAuBVSpU0

(00:00) Introduction  
(02:48) Character Perspectives and Development  
(05:22) Plot Dynamics and Interconnected Narratives  
(08:24) Critiques and Controversies in Storytelling  
(11:05) Romantic Subplots and Character Interactions  
(13:44) The Impact of Character Deaths and Resurrections  
(17:18) Outmaneuvering Sadeas: A Different Kind of Conflict  
(19:06) Exploring the Magic System and Character Questions  
(22:31) Understanding the Heralds and Their Connections  
(29:02) Thematic Elements of the Knights Radiant  
(34:13) Character Depth and Development in Shallan  
(44:06) Shallan's Naivety and Growth Through Adversity  
(45:04) Shallan's Journey and Character Growth  
(46:50) Character Complaints and Growth  
(49:08) Understanding Taravangian  
(50:46) The Complexity of Taravangian's Morality  
(52:52) The Diagram and Its Implications  
(56:35) Ethics in Conflict: Deontology vs. Utilitarianism  
(01:07:33) Wit: The Enigmatic Character  
(01:15:09) Wit's True Intentions  
(01:15:57) The Nature of Adonalsium  
(01:18:22) Wit and the Quest for Knowledge  
(01:19:42) Wit as a Planeswalker  
(01:22:37) Theories on Wit’s Intentions  
(01:26:01) Desolations and Greater Threats  
(01:32:12) Favorite Moments and Reflections