780. S&F Clacks #7: The “Problem” w/ Worldbuilding

Totalizing worlds, imagined cultures, and genre limits, oh my! Shaun Duke, Paul Weimer, and Stephen Geigen-Miller join forces to discuss the so-called “problems” with worldbuilding, the impact of worldbuilding obsessions on story, and what SF/F could be without so much worldbuilding! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions! The Things We Discussed: “The Lone and Level Sands” by Vajra Chandrasekera “But, but, but — WHY does magic have to make sense?” by N.K. Jemisin “Sanderson’s First Law” by Brandon Sanderson If you have a question you’d like us to answer, feel free to shoot us a message on our contact page. Our new intro and outro music comes from Holy Mole. You can support his work at patreon.com/holymole. See you later, navigator!