Constructed Languages, Cultural Exchange & Linguistics | Ben Norton | Episode 114

20/04/2025 1h 36min Episodio 114
Constructed Languages, Cultural Exchange & Linguistics | Ben Norton | Episode 114

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On Episode 114 of The TLB Podcast, James talks with linguist and creator Ben Norton about building the Nurama and Omati languages, the parallels between language and music, immersion in Japanese culture, and revitalizing indigenous languages through creative projects.Support the Show:Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Ben Norton:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@brushesbladesconlagSpeaking Nurama Demo → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRQ6wIkbaa8Instagram (project) → https://instagram.com/Brushesandblades_languagesInstagram (personal) → https://instagram.com/ben.norton328Chapters00:00 - Intro06:00 - Cultural Immersion and Language Mastery11:59 - Language and Music15:01 - Role of Language in Cultural Connection18:04 - Constructed Languages27:07 - Language and Perception28:43 - The Nurama Language35:51 - The Process of Creating a Language36:40 - Nurama's Structure41:23 - Pronouns and Conjugation54:43 - The Omati Language58:50 - Cultural Significance in Language01:05:38 - Language Revitalization and Cultural Integration01:22:27 - Hawaiian Language Revitalization Efforts01:29:29 - Future Projects and Community Engagement#Japan #language #culture #linguistics #Nurama #Omati #construcedlanguages #languagerevitalization #culturalexchange #omaha #ponca #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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