32 min.
10. World Building and the Invention of Language: Author Ken Liu's Name Takes Name Takes
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In this episode of Name Takes, author Ken Liu draws upon his futurist perspective to underscore the profound differences between oral and literate societies. In this interview conducted by Mary Wang, Liu offers a deep dive into the complexities of world-building, language construction, and the significance of naming. Central to their conversation is a language created by Liu as a unifying element amidst the diverse cultures of his fictional realm; that space is named Dara and its language is called Classical Ano. Liu also explains his concept of 'silk punk fantasy' as a means to intricately weave together diverse global traditions. Emphasizing the narrative technologies that shape society's collective identity, Liu advocates for a deeper understanding of storytelling. He also offers personal reflections about his name online: "Kyliu99".
In this episode of Name Takes, author Ken Liu draws upon his futurist perspective to underscore the profound differences between oral and literate societies. In this interview conducted by Mary Wang, Liu offers a deep dive into the complexities of world-building, language construction, and the significance of naming. Central to their conversation is a language created by Liu as a unifying element amidst the diverse cultures of his fictional realm; that space is named Dara and its language is called Classical Ano. Liu also explains his concept of 'silk punk fantasy' as a means to intricately weave together diverse global traditions. Emphasizing the narrative technologies that shape society's collective identity, Liu advocates for a deeper understanding of storytelling. He also offers personal reflections about his name online: "Kyliu99".
32 min.