Conlangery #50: The Technology of Literacy

In today’s bonus-size episode we have Carsten Becker on to join in a great discussion on the technologies of writing:  implements, media, formats, and even literacy itself.  Then we have an invigorating discussion with Larry Sulky about his “artlangy-engelang” Qakwan, among other things. Top of Show Greeting: Treyll Links and Resources: Palm Leaves as a writing medium Brāhmī script Learn how to do cuneiform with a chopstick Curse tablets Jane Austen’s ink recipe Typical Chinese calligraphy brush grip (video) Arabic calligraphy with Chinese characteristics (that is, written with a brush) Tsolyani script (which seems impossible to William) Some possibly better conscripts, with artifacts Featured Conlang: Qakwan