#051 - Nathan Baugh on Storytelling, World Building, Fiction, & The Internet
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Differentiating Storytelling and World Building
Storytelling involves crafting a narrative to communicate ideas from one person's mind to another, utilizing personal stories or written works to engage the audience. On the other hand, world building is the creation of a unique universe or setting, adding distinct elements to make it stand out. World building aims to make something 3% different, unique, and memorable, such as introducing new terms like 'Muggle' from Harry Potter, which become part of the fictional world. While storytelling focuses on communication and engagement, world building emphasizes uniqueness and creating an immersive environment for the audience.
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