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Conlangery Podcast

Conlangery Has a Bouba

Jul 29, 2024
Jake and Miles, YouTube creators passionate about conlanging, dive into the art of language creation. They share their collaborative journey in developing a fictional language called Yacht-Lal, blending structure with community influences. The duo highlights the interplay of culture and language with their innovative Yachthao, drawing inspiration from anthropological themes like salmon people. They also discuss the balance of digital collaboration, the accessibility of conlanging without formal education, and the joyful, creative mindset essential for crafting languages.
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  • The speakers highlight how childhood exposure to language materials and artists like Sigur Rós sparked their lifelong passion for conlanging.
  • They describe the collaborative spirit in conlanging, exemplified by their streaming series that engages audiences in the language-building process.

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Origins of Conlanging Passion

The journey into conlanging often begins with early exposure to language learning materials. One speaker shared that their initial interest sparked from childhood worksheets aimed at picking up new languages. This fascination evolved into creating ciphers during middle school and was fueled further by listening to artists known for their unique linguistic styles, such as Sigur Rós. This exploration deepened the appreciation for language and led to a voyage of discovery in constructed languages.

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