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'''Cognitive Shadow''' is term used by [[Brandon]] to refer to a spirit that has not yet moved into the afterlife{{qa ref|1067|20|Steelheart release party|date=24th September, 2013}}. While the manifestations of this kind of entity can vary depending on the [[Shardworld|world]] it occurs on, Cognitive Shadows have consistent rules and can occur on any planet of the [[Cosmere]]. In general, they are similar to the concept of ghosts on Earth. Some of them are created when a person has sufficient attachment to something in Physical realm, a [[Vessel]] that has held onto the [[Shard]] for a long time dies{{qa ref|1097|21|Orem Signing Report - Zas678|date=6th December, 2014}}, or the cognitive aspect of a recently deceased person finds a source of Investiture to anchor themselves to the Cognitive Realm before passing on to the Beyond. {{Cite}} Some [[Vessel]]s can prepare a Cognitive shadow as or just prior to their death / [[Shattering]] allowing a portion of their power to continue to function with a small amount of direction, the [[Stormfather]] is an example of this.{{Cite}}

A cognitive shadow of [[Honor]] on [[Roshar]].{{qa ref|1116|26|Brandon Sanderson - /r/books AMA 2015|date=12th March, 2015}}. Before Honor was killed he began changing the [[Stormfather]] making him more intelligent and giving him greater tasks beyond what he could ever have grown to without honors tampering.{{Cite}}