Metaphors, such as 'high-level' and 'bandwidth', are commonly used in workplace language and can inspire conlang terminology.
Internal terminology and code names within companies provide insights into how conlang worlds can incorporate specific naming practices.
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Metaphors in the workplace
In the podcast episode, the speaker discusses how metaphors are commonly used in the workplace, particularly in the tech industry. For example, the metaphor of 'high-level' is often used in a surface-level or abstract explanation of a system or process, related to programming languages. Another metaphor is 'bandwidth', which refers to a person's ability to handle multiple tasks, derived from the computer networking term. The speaker encourages conlang creators to think about the technologies and work environments in their conlang worlds and how they can influence the terminology and metaphors used.
Dog food and internal terminology
The speaker also touches on the use of internal terminology and code names within companies. They mention the phrase 'dog food', which refers to internal testing, and how its origins and extension can be traced back to a common saying that inspired a technical term, with possible reinforcement from the company's culture. Additionally, the speaker references the various internal code names they encountered, some of which are pop culture references or generic and descriptive. They encourage conlang creators to consider the specific terminology and naming practices that might arise in different professional or work environments within their conlang worlds.
George talks about some interesting terms he encountered in his most recent job, and how you can pay attention to language around you at work for inspiration. Original Script Welcome to Conlangery, the podcast about constructed languages and the people who create them. I’m George Corley. Today, I want to continue my occasional “listen like... Read more »
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