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== Culture ==
=== Nalthis ===
On [[Nalthis]], the [[Five Scholars]] stumbled upon Realmatic theory and the broader [[cosmere]] during their studies{{wob ref|1737}} and are known among the scholars of [[Silverlight]] for their studies.{{wob ref|1548}} Subsequent Nalthian scholars appear to have retained some of the Five Scholars' knowledge and, aside from worldhoppers, are probably the most aware of the mechanics of the cosmere.{{wob ref|1711}} Indeed, the Nalthian perpendicularity has customs,{{wob ref|9501}} suggesting Nalthis has a sizable population with at least some Realmatic awareness.
=== Roshar ===
On [[Roshar]], the philosopher [[Gavarah]] first developed Realmatic Theory some time well before 1173.{{book ref|sa1|29}} Since then, her theory appears to have become widely accepted among scholars, who are aware that the Spiritual Realm is a place of pure truth but the Cognitive Realm is more malleable.{{book ref|sa2|24}} However, it appears that few, if any, scholars have actually studied it in detail, as [[Jasnah Kholin]] was unable to find much information on the Cognitive Realm with six years of research.{{book ref|sa2|1}} This difficulty may be compounded by the fact that some religions have integrated aspects of Realmatic Theory into their theology,{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}{{wob ref|1729}} though the return of the [[Knights Radiant]] and the reactivation of the [[Oathgate]]s may soon lead to new knowledge.
=== Scadrial ===
On [[Scadrial]], the ancient [[Terris]] were aware of Realmatic Theory and included it in their religion.{{wob ref|1253}} This knowledge may have come from experimentation with [[Feruchemy]], which organizes its metals into quadrants based on which Realms they affect.{{wob ref|10046}} Their research into Realmatic Theory appears to have been an ongoing affair; when he met [[Alendi]], the [[Worldbringer]] [[Kwaan]] was studying the Cognitive aspects of trees.{{wob ref|3968}} Much of this knowledge appears to have been lost when [[Rashek]] destroyed the Terris religion,{{book ref|mb2|12}} though at least some of it was retained by the First Generation of the [[kandra]].{{book ref|mb3|71}}
[[Sazed]] included some basic information on Realmatic Theory in the [[Words of Founding]].{{epigraph ref|mb3|57}} Since the [[Catacendre]], the Terris have been experimenting with the Feruchemical metals that store Spiritual properties, but refuse to speak of those powers with non-Terris.{{book ref|mb6|part=ars}} The kandra and the [[Set]] have also been conducting research and have likewise been keeping it quiet.{{book ref|mb6|3}}{{book ref|mb6|17}} As a result of this secrecy, the people of the [[Elendel Basin]] at-large seem to have little more knowledge of Realmatic Theory than they received in the Words of Founding. However, this situation may soon change as the people of the Basin begin to interact with the [[Southern Scadrian]]s.{{book ref|mb6|31}}
The people of Southern Scadrial have a much more advanced understanding of Realmatic Theory. Ten years after the Catacendre, [[Kelsier]] arrived in their lands and gave them the tools and knowledge needed to make [[unsealed metalminds|unsealed]] [[Brass#Feruchemical Use|brassminds]]. After he left, the Southern Scadrians were able to use what they knew to figure out how to make unsealed metalminds for all abilities in the [[Metallic Arts]]. They have been unable to create unsealed metalminds that grant more than three abilities, suggesting that the Realmatic principles involved become more complex as more abilities are added to the metalmind.{{book ref|mb6|21}}
=== Sel ===
The people of [[Sel]] have developed the most advanced knowledge of Realmatic Theory of any planet in the cosmere.{{wob ref|2811}} The [[MaiPon]] learned much about Realmatic Theory and how it relates to [[Forgery]] by study and observation{{wob ref|2103}} and are aware of concepts like Identity and Connection.{{tes ref|12}} The [[Ire]], and perhaps other pre-[[Reod]] [[Elantrian]]s, similarly had an advanced understanding of Realmatic Theory.{{msh ref|5|2}}{{wob ref|5783}}
=== Silverlight ===
Well before the [[True Desolation]], the city of [[Silverlight]] was founded.{{wob ref|10972}} Located entirely in the Cognitive Realm,{{wob ref|2555}} Silverlight is home to many worldhoppers who have settled down as well as several people who live their entire lives there.{{wob ref|190}}{{wob ref|2520}} Located as it is in the Cognitive Realm, most of Silverlight's residents are aware of the mechanics of the cosmere.{{wob ref|190}} Additionally, Silverlight is also home to several universities with scholars who study the cosmere,{{au ref|sel}} at least one of which was founded by [[Khriss]].{{wob ref|8342}}
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