I build a world with fantasy master N.K. Jemisin
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
How Do We Build Our Worlds?
I think it's a view of human nature that's informed by actual history. And the sad non-estruth is that our history is full of people being awful to each other. So I try to depict both. But when you're talking about societies and how societies develop, you do always have to understand that human societies are not logical. They don't- That sounds like such a big point. Yes, you have to understanding that the dynamics that dictate how we do things are not a simple matter of, hey, those people over there have a great idea. Why don't we borrow that? Or why don't we talk to them and get their expertise? You're dealing with
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