S2E3: Constructed Languages in Science Fiction
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
Release Date: 07/11/2022
Hiatus: Episode 6 Delayed
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
I'm taking a short break before producing the next episode. I'm not sure how long it will be, but probably about a month to give myself time to get on top of my writing again, finish my next YouTube video and hopefully line up some more interviews, too. There are still at least a few more episodes coming, so keep an eye out.
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S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era. TV recommendation:
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S3E4: Larry Niven Interview
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
In this episode, I interview the legendary Larry Niven, author of Ringworld, The Mote in God's Eye, Lucifer's Hammer, Footfall, and many more. Niven's book recommendations from his catalog: (fantasy, with Steven Barnes) Series (with Edward Lerner) (with Matthew Harrington) (fantasy anthology)
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S3E3: Cameron Kunzelman Discusses Sci-Fi Video Games
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
I interview Dr. Cameron Kunzelman of Georgia State University about science fiction in video games. Dr. Kunzelman's game recommendations: Bioshock Halo Mass Effect Recommended reference book: Link to the Jacob Geller video in which Dr. Kunzelman appears:
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S3E2: Robert Silverberg Interview
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
is the last major author whose career stretches all the way back to the Golden Age of Science Fiction. He is an extremely prolific writer and a long-time friend of Isaac Asimov. Hear his story in this interview. Silverberg’s top picks from his catalog: (anthology) (historical) The series (fantasy)
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S3E1: Jim Harris Discusses the Classics of Sci-Fi
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
In the first episode of Season 3, I interview Jim Harris, the creator of the Classics of Science Fiction book recommendation aggregator, which I have referenced several times in the past. (page 46) Jim's book recommendations not from the list: by Samuel R. Delany by George Turner by R. C. Sherriff
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S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
In the series finale, I interview Dr. Lisa Yaszek, a sci-fi historian from Georgia Tech, about where we can expect science fiction to go in the future. Dr. Yaszek's recommendations: by Tade Thompson , ed. Bill Campbell Other works discussed: by Nnedi Okorafor "" by Nanobah Becker by Kameron Hurley series by Aliette de Bodard series by Charlie Jane Anders
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S2E24: Catch-Up Episode #9: Classics Lightning Round
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
Okay, not exactly all classics and not exactly lightning either, but in this episode, I discuss four books that I wanted to talk about in Season 1, but never got around to. Book recommendation: by Daniel Keyes Other books discussed: by Brian Aldiss by Cormac McCarthy by L. Ron Hubbard
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S2E23: Space Opera
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
In this episode, I discuss the precise nature of space opera, its origins, and its path through the history of sci-fi up to the current resurgence it's had in recent years. Book recommendation: by Becky Chambers
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Episode 23 Delayed
A Reader's History of Science Fiction
I'm having computer problems which resulted in me not being able to record today, so I'm postponing Season 2, Episode 23 by one week to April 24. Episode 24 will probably go up on May 1 as scheduled, but that is not certain yet. Subscribe to the feed if you haven't already to get automatic updates.
info_outlineScience fiction frequently plays with language in different ways to explore the concepts of philosophy, culture, and cognition; and constructed languages (or conlangs) are a big part of that. In this episode, I highlight how conlangs have contributed to the genre over its history.
TV recommendation: Defiance (Kastithanu, L'Irathi, Indojisnen, and Kinuk'aaz, by David J. Peterson)
My blog posts about language in Creationism.
jan Misali’s Conlang Critic playlist.
Other languages discussed:
Newspeak (Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell)
Láadan (Native Tongue, by Suzette Elgin)
Klingon (Star Trek, by Marc Okrand)
Na’vi (Avatar, by Paul Frommer)