How to Count to 1296 in Ngkolmpu
Jul. 15th, 2018 02:35 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithSo much fun. :D
I am reminded of the Cheela invention of counting, which uses a very similar method but ends up in base 12 instead of base 6.
I am reminded of the Cheela invention of counting, which uses a very similar method but ends up in base 12 instead of base 6.
Re: Yes ...
Date: 2018-07-16 10:21 am (UTC)Now aren't you glad I got fed up with that and invented a real language? Every time I've been in that situation.
Re:an as aside:
Date: 2018-07-16 11:48 am (UTC)He (Edgar), does videos on sci-fi worldbuilding, going into detail about the physics of different sized planets, stars, climates, atmospheres, etc. ...And then he addresses how all those different elements can influence different alien cultures, and the evolution of languages. His single longest playlist is on conlangs, and he cites examples from a wide range of existing human languages, and not just the "big 5."
Even though my writing hasn't taken me into this kind of worldbuilding, yet, I still enjoy his work, 'cause it gives my mind something to chew on when thinking about this world I'm living in.