#CosmereSpoilers Should magic have rules or focus on wonder? According to Brandon Sanderson's First Law of Magic, both can work! According to Sanderson's First Law, the ability of an author's characters to solve problems with magic is DIRECTLY related to how well the readers understand the magic. In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Sanderson's First Law and how it applies to works both inside and outside of the Cosmere. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12x8YzXShGMYDuE7_Sord3kTPG3ne6nNcXUGwKxplZA8/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at [email protected]. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theories you have, no matter how far-fetched, or anything else you may have to say about Brandon Sanderson's work. ___ Follow us at www.twitch.tv/innkeeperstable for our live shows, which stream on Mondays, every two weeks, at 8:30pm Mountain Time. VODs will be posted on the Cosmere Studies YouTube account here at https://www.youtube.com/cosmerestudies. ___ We'd like to thank the following artists for granting us permission to use their artwork in our opening video. Be sure to check out their websites! Stephan Martiniere - Elantris - http://www.martiniere.com/ Sam Weber - The Mistborn Trilogy - http://www.sampaints.com/ Chris McGrath - Alloy of Law - http://www.christianmcgrath.com/ Dan dos Santos - Warbreaker - http://www.dandossantos.com/ Michael Whelan - Words of Radiance and Oathbringer - http://www.michaelwhelan.com/ David Palumbo - Arcanum Unbounded - http://www.dvpalumbo.com/ ___ The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a biweekly podcast for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere novels. Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Brandon's work and dive a bit too deep into theories and speculation. So put on your aluminum foil hats and join us for the ride as we discuss Brandon's work and your emails, and remember—there's ALWAYS another secret! ___ Find SICS online: Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/innkeeperstable Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cosmerestudies Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cosmerestudies Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cosmerestudies Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cosmerestudies

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