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The Court tries to find its family jewels this week when Ken Liu (“All That We See or Seem”) smuggles out a cache of riches inside a hollowed out copy of 2007’s “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Ken Liu. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

The first machines mimicked our muscles. Today, they’ve learned to mirror our minds. Now they’re beginning to imitate something even closer to the core of our humanity – imagination itself. Sci-fi author, translator, and technologist Ken Liu calls this new medium the Noematagraph: a tool for capturing creativity and collaborating with AI in the same way cinema tells stories with actors, sound and a splash of light on a screen. In this episode of Futurology, Liu joins Berggruen Press’ Executive Editor Nils Gilman to explore how AI blurs the line between artist and audience, code and consciousness. They discuss why storytelling has always been humanity’s most powerful technology and how machines, by learning to tell their own stories, may change what it means to express emotion in the AI age.

Technology and human consciousness are converging in ways that challenge our fundamental understanding of creativity and connection. As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated at mimicking human thought patterns, we're entering uncharted territory where machines don't just assist creative work—they actively participate in it. But what does this mean for the future of human creativity and our relationship with technology? How do we maintain meaningful human connections in a world where emotional labor is increasingly commoditized? As we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, the question isn't just whether machines can think, but how their thinking will transform our own. Ken Liu is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty, a silkpunk epic fantasy series, as well as short story collections The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. His latest book is All that We See or Seem, a techno-thriller starring an AI-whispering hacker who saves the world. He also translated Cixin Liu’s seminal book series, the Three-Body Problem. He’s often involved in media adaptations of his work. Recent projects include “The Regular,” under development as a TV series; “Good Hunting,” adapted as an episode in season one of Netflix’s breakout adult animated series Love, Death + Robots; and AMC’s Pantheon, with Craig Silverstein as executive producer, adapted from an interconnected series of Liu’s short stories. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Liu worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. Liu frequently speaks on a variety of topics, including futurism, machine-augmented creativity, history of technology, bookmaking, and the mathematics of origami. In the episode, Adel and Ken explore the intersection of technology and storytelling, how sci-fi can inform AI's trajectory, the role of AI in reshaping human relationships and creativity, how AI is changing art, and much more. Links Mentioned in the Show: Ken’s Books Ken on Substack , Ken on X Skill Track: AI Fundamentals Related Episode: What History Tells Us About the Future of AI with Verity Harding, Author of AI Needs You Rewatch RADAR AI New to DataCamp? Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile app Empower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

What can translation and transmission of ideas and stories over time teach us about a society -- and about storytelling? Guest Ken Liu joins us to talk about the intertwining of philosophy, imagination, and translation. As writers, we can never fully translate the story that plays out in our heads onto the page, because every reader will imagine something a little different. How do we embrace that and celebrate it as a lovely part of the human condition? This plays into how we construct our fictional worlds as well. The stories a culture tells about itself and its past are also always acts of translation, taking "what really happened" and putting a spin on it. Why do the people in your invented societies frame stories in the way that they do? How can thinking about the relationship between words, power, leadership, and culture help us build more creativey and inventively? [Transcript TK] Our Guest: Ken Liu ( http://kenliu.name ) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards for his fiction, he has also won top genre honors abroad in Japan, Spain, and France. Liu’s most characteristic work is the four-volume epic fantasy series, The Dandelion Dynasty , in which engineers, not wizards, are the heroes of a silkpunk world on the verge of modernity. His debut collection of short fiction, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories , has been published in more than a dozen languages. A second collection, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories , followed. He also penned the Star Wars novel, The Legends of Luke Skywalker . He’s often involved in media adaptations of his work. Recent projects include “The Message,” under development by 21 Laps and FilmNation Entertainment; “Good Hunting,” adapted as an episode in season one of Netflix’s breakout adult animated series Love, Death + Robots ; and AMC’s Pantheon , with Craig Silverstein as executive producer, adapted from an interconnected series of Liu’s short stories. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Liu worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on a variety of topics, including futurism, machine-augmented creativity, history of technology, bookmaking, and the mathematics of origami. In addition to his original fiction, Liu also occasionally publishes literary translations. His most recent work of translation is a new rendition of Laozi’s Dao De Jing . Liu lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.

This week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Ken Liu , translator of Laozi’s Dao De Jing . About Laozi’s Dao De Jing : Laozi’s Dao De Jing was written around 400 BC by a compassionate soul in a world torn by hatred and ambition, dominated by those that yearned for apocalyptic confrontations and prized ideology over experience. By speaking out against the cleverness of elites and the arrogance of the learned, Laozi upheld the wisdom of the concrete, the humble, the quotidian, the everyday individual dismissed by the great powers of the world. Earthy, playful, and defiant, Laozi’s words gave solace to souls back then, and offer comfort today. Now, this beautifully designed new edition serves as both an accessible new translation of an ancient Chinese classic and a fascinating account of renowned novelist Ken Liu’s transformative experience while wrestling with the classic text. Throughout this translation, Liu takes us through his own struggles to capture the meaning in Laozi’s text in a series of thoughtful and provocative interstitial entries. Unlike traditional notes that purport to be objective, these entries are explicitly personal and unapologetically subjective. Gradually, as Liu learns that true wisdom cannot be pinned down in words, the notes grow sparser until they fade away entirely. His journey suggests the only way out of struggle is to engage with texts that have survived the millennia, wrestling with ideas that gesture at something eternal, in hopes that we might eventually reach that moment of transcendent joy. Liu’s translation, by eschewing cleverness, paradoxically reveals the slipperiness of Laozi’s original. The Dao De Jing has been translated countless times and will be translated countless times in the future. In that constant change and flow, we finally find our home in Dao, the eternal principle that allows us, finite beings in time and space, to reckon and reconcile with the infinite. About Ken Liu : Ken Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards for his fiction, he has also won top genre honors abroad in Japan, Spain, and France. Liu’s most characteristic work is the four-volume epic fantasy series, The Dandelion Dynasty, in which engineers, not wizards, are the heroes of a silkpunk world on the verge of modernity. His debut collection of short fiction, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, has been published in more than a dozen languages. A second collection, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, followed. He also penned the Star Wars novel, The Legends of Luke Skywalker. He’s often involved in media adaptations of his work. Recent projects include “The Message,” under development by 21 Laps and FilmNation Entertainment; “Good Hunting,” adapted as an episode in season one of Netflix’s breakout adult animated series Love, Death + Robots; and AMC’s Pantheon, with Craig Silverstein as executive pr

Rachael dives into what she spent (and made) on her Kickstarter, and then has an amazing conversation with Ken Liu on world building and the Dao De Jing! Ken Liu ( http://kenliu.name ) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty , a silkpunk epic fantasy series (starting with The Grace of Kings ), as well as short story collections The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories . He also penned the Star Wars novel The Legends of Luke Skywalker . Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Liu worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. Liu frequently speaks at conferences and universities on a variety of topics, including futurism, machine-augmented creativity, history of technology, bookmaking, and the mathematics of origami. Laozi's Dao De Jing: A New Interpretation for a Transformative Time - https://amzn.to/3XR8UEK 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE ! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more. ✏️ Can I email you some writing help? 💥 90 Days to Done - WRITE YOUR BOOK! 📚 90 Day Revision ! 🪑 Join Onward Writer Slack ! 📅 Rachael Says Plan! Plan with me! 📝 Rachael Says Write ! Write with me! 📙 Publish Your Book ! ❓ I'll Answer Your Questions on Air! EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS: ➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the Episode: In a compelling discussion, Ken Liu explores the profound relationship between AI, art, and storytelling, emphasizing that humans inherently process experiences as narratives rather than data. This narrative predisposition profoundly influences our decision-making and societal values. Throughout the conversation, the transformative power of storytelling is discussed not only as a cultural practice but also as a fundamental element of human cognition, suggesting potential avenues for AI development to align with or innovate upon traditional storytelling methods. The dialogue underscores the dynamic nature of storytelling in shaping human understanding and adapting to technological advancements, highlighting its enduring impact on society. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Ken Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty, a silkpunk epic fantasy series (starting with The Grace of Kings), as well as short story collections The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. He also penned the Star Wars novel The Legends of Luke Skywalker. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Liu worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. Liu frequently speaks at conferences and universities on a variety of topics, including futurism, machine-augmented creativity, history of technology, bookmaking, and the mathematics of origami. Set-Up: - Camera: https://amzn.to/3PZVscb (don't laugh) - Microphone: https://amzn.to/46f3pB5 - Teleprompter Stand: https://amzn.to/3tgS98y - Telepromter App: https://amzn.to/46jdH31 - Teleprompter Screen: https://amzn.to/3PNfKFI (yup) - Headphones: https://amzn.to/46gMSwo Timestraps 0:00 1:30 Introduction of Ken Liu and the episode's focus on AI, art, and storytelling. 1:31 3:00 Summary of Ken Liu's recent talk at the symbolic systems distinguished speaker lecture, highlighting its influence and key points about AI in art. 3:01 5:45 Exploration of how AI can both mimic and innovate artistic processes and how it integrates with traditional forms of creativity. 5:46 10:00 Discussion on conceptualizing stories as a technology rather than mere narratives, influencing human cognition and societal structures. 10:01 15:30 Examination of how humans prefer narrative over data, impacting our behavior and decisions, with implications for AI development. 15:31 20:00 Analysis of storytelling through ages and its evolution with technological advancements, particularly focusing on the digital age. 20:01 25:00 Delving into the interaction between storyteller and audience, and how this dynamic is shifting with new media and technologies. 25:01 30:00 Speculations on how AI might transform storytelling practices in the future, creating new forms and experiences. 30:01 35:00 Discussion on the potential cultural and cognitive impacts of AI-driven storytelling, shaping future human-AI interactions. 35:01 37:00 Wrapping up with final thoughts on the ongoing relationship between AI, art, and storytelling and the possible directions for future research and exploration. #AIinArt #StorytellingTechnology #HumanCognition #NarrativeVsData #AIInnovation #DigitalStorytelling #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeAI #FutureOfArt #TechInArt #CognitiveImpact #AIandCulture #AIDrivenStorytelling #NewMediaArt #InteractiveStorytelling #EvolutionOfArt #CulturalImpact #TechnologyInSociety #AIResearch #ArtTechIntegration #KenLiu

english references: The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, The Veiled Throne, and Speaking Bones — a silkpunk epic fantasy series The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories — short fiction collections The Legends of Luke Skywalker — part of the Star Wars: Journey to The Last Jedi project More books and info: https://kenliu.name Newsletter: The Lion's Teeth Twitter: @kyliu99 YouTube Interview from subtle asian book club about The Paper Menagerie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A158RmOPlkw Ken Liu: “We get to define the stories we want to be told about us.” https://www.guernicamag.com/miscellaneous-files-ken-liu/ Memories of My Mother https://dailysciencefiction.com/science-fiction/time-travel/ken-liu/memories-of-my-mother https://kenliu.name/stories/ German references: Der Autor Ken Liu und seine Horror-Kurzgeschichte "Laufschuhe" https://www.pressenet.info/texte/horror-kurzgeschichte-ken-liu-laufschuhe-zwielicht-8.html Seidenkrieger: https://www.buechertreff.de/buchreihe/91411-seidenkrieger-ken-liu-reihenfolge/

Ken Liu is a multi-award winning speculative fiction author and third-time guest of The Wonder Dome. Even if you haven't read one of his dozens of stories, it’s likely you’ve seen work he’s contributed to on places like Netflix and AMC. His writing has reached a tremendous influence in the zeitgeist when we think about questions of humanity; identity; artificial intelligence; creativity; innovation and the future. In today’s conversation, Ken and I discuss two of his recent pieces of work. The first is an achingly beautiful short story called The Passing of the Dragon . It follows Kay, a painter trying to rekindle her relationship with her own creative muse. It’s a bittersweet story for those of us who are trying to create things in a world that is profoundly noisy, where hot takes and cruel judgements are often dumped gleefully upon artists in an effort to diminish their gifts. The other story we discuss is Ken’s translation of Laozi’s Dao De Jing . It’s one of the world’s most ancient spiritual texts from China, predating Jesus Christ and Christianity by 400 years. It’s been translated and re-translated many times over the centuries, often by Western writers and thinkers already working from English versions of the text. Ken made a commitment to go back to the original Chinese and create his own fresh, beautiful and moving interpretation for this transformative time we’re living in. What I love about how I’ve experienced Taoist philosophy is how playful and provocative it is, how much it both invites us into the beauty of language while also saying, language is not the thing — your experience comes first. It’s the paradox of how we need language to communicate this experience, and to point us in the direction of possibility, and yet we can’t show reality with language or art; only gift each other with a perspective or a possibility. So what does it mean for us to claim responsibility for our own experience, in our own understanding of reality? How do we each of us make a home for ourselves in this world of ours, particularly as so much is breaking down culturally, economically, and politically? Let’s get settled in and hear what Ken has for us. Show Notes: * The Passing of the Dragon by Ken Liu * Laozi’s Dao De Jin by Ken Liu (available exclusively on Audible) * The Lion’s Teeth: Ken Liu on Substack * Ken Liu’s collection on Bookshop.org * Ken Liu’s website Connect with Andy: * KONU // Leadership development for mission-driven change agents * KONU Events // Open enrollment leadership development workshops * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjcahill/ * Instagram: instagram.com/wonderdomepodcast

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with award-winning author Ken Liu . During the episode, Ken decodes the intricacies of technology fiction, including what tech-fi means, the uses of technology in fantasy, how technology and stories shape us and expresses our values, personifying technology, new technologies, A.I. and fear mongering, imagining positive impacts of future tech and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Ken. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to check out part one. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or check us out on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ken Liu is the award-winning, bestselling author of The Dandelion Dynasty epic fantasy quartet, along with the short story collections The Paper Menagerie & Other Stories and The Hidden Girl & Other Stories. His latest novel is ⁠Speaking Bones⁠ , the final book in The Dandelion Dynasty. Find Ken on ⁠Twitter⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠ , ⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠ ⁠his personal website⁠ ⁠⁠. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024. Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. M.J. Kuhn is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , her debut novel, and its sequel <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632" ta

Join myself, Taylor and Hans as we talk to author Ken Liu about his Epic Silkpunk series: The Dandelion Dynasty! We discuss events from all four books: The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, The Veiled Throne, & Speaking Bones and go into full spoiler territory so please be aware before you watch the live! From large themes of governmental structures, to the micro-scale of detailed character work, Liu gives us an in-depth look at the ideas that were behind this incredible project. Watch on YouTube Find Taylor (Maed Between the Pages) Send us a message (I'm not able to reply) Support the show Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing Podcast Speculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate link Join Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

Every week, we will be highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/booktuber Bookborn and authors Ken Liu , Ryan Cahill , R.R. Virdi , L.L. MacRae and Justin T. Call for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Is Modern Epic Fantasy, Anyway?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Bookborn is the creator of the Bookborn YouTube channel. Find Bookborn on Instagram and YouTube . Ken Liu is the award-winning author of the epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and more. Find Ken on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . Ryan Cahill is the author of the epic fantasy series The Bound and the Broken series, including Of Blood and Fire, Of Darkness and Light, Of War and Ruin, The Fall and The Exile. Find Ryan on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . R.R. Virdi is the author of The First Binding, The Grave Report series and more. Find Ronnie on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . L.L. MacRae is the author of The Iron Crown, Moroda and more. Find Lauren on Twitter , Amazon and her personal website . Justin T. Call is the author of Master of Sorrows and Master Artificer, Books 1 and 2 of The Silent Gods tetralogy. Find Justin on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC : Intro: " Into The Grid " by MellauSFX Outro: “ Galactic Synthwave ” by Divion

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests that are an expert within their area of storytelling. Ken Liu is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the NEBULA, HUGO, and WORLD FANTASY awards, he wrote the DANDELION DYNASTY, a silkpunk epic fantasy series (starting with The GRACE OF KINGS), as well as short story collections THE PAPER MENAGERIE AND OTHER STORIES and THE HIDDEN GIRL AND OTHER STORIES. He also penned the STAR WARS novel, THE LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Liu worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. Liu frequently speaks at conferences and universities on a variety of topics, including futurism, cryptocurrency, history of technology, bookmaking, narrative futures, and the mathematics of origami. **SPEAKING BONES, the final book in Ken's DANDELION DYNASTY series, is now available in paperback wherever books are sold.** In this episode you'll hear: Ken discuss his worldbuilding process, including pseudo-essays to self, personal wikis, and layering post-drafting His theory on science fiction and fantasy Storytelling as a form of technology A comparison of AI to wizardry, with the caveat that all things should be ethical The joy of possibility and Courtney's acknowledgement of the fear of the unknown Ghabiba's staid advice: curiosity over fear Our understanding of reality through story "Good stories are more important than good institutions" The Book of Witches The promised pistachio coffee cake recipe You can find us on our website and Instagram at @storybeastpodcast . For more storytelling content to your inbox, subscribe here . Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks! Special thanks to Deore for our musical number. You can find her on Instagram or more of her creative work on Spotify . As ever, thank you dear listeners. Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast. Be brave, stay beastly.

What happens at the intersection of technology and magic? How has storytelling shaped humanity? And why do airships have such an enduring influence on our imaginations? We talk to author Ken Liu about all of this through the lens of silkpunk - a technology aesthetic of his own invention based on a science fictional elaboration of traditions of engineering in East Asia’s classical antiquity. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, Ken Liu ( http://kenliu.name ) is the author of the Dandelion Dynasty , a silkpunk epic fantasy series (starting with The Grace of Kings ), as well as The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories . You can email us at DataFest@thedatalab.com or keep up to date with DataFest at https://datafest.global and on Twitter @datafest_ Your hosts are Gordon Johnstone - Head of DataFest at The Data Lab, Scotland's innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence hosted by the University of Edinburgh - and Lily Higham, Senior Automation Engineer at the BBC World Service. Music provided by Post Coal Prom Queen .

Ken Liu joins us to discuss the first two books of the Dandelion Dynasty, The Grace of Kings and The Wall of Storms. Watch on YouTube Ken Liu @Maed Between the Pages @Jolien Reads @Hans-Library-Corner To join our group read, visit our forums Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message (I'm not able to reply) Support the show Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing Podcast Speculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate link Join Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

This week we are so excited to interview Ken Liu! All of his writing and translation work is excellent, but if you haven't read his short story collection The Paper Menagerie we recommend you start there, it's full of incredibly memorable stories. We talked with Ken about: Growing up in both China and America Robo-Ken - the neural network he built to help write a story The singularity and uploading your consciousness His background as a programmer and lawyer The importance of family in his stories The meaning of silkpunk and his series The Dandelion Dynasty We'll be releasing more bonus content from the Hugo Awards on YouTube over the next week - check those out on our YouTube channel if you haven't already subscribed! Next episode we'll be discussing Peter Watt's Blindsight - look forward to talking with y'all then. Happy reading everybody!

Back for our second episode of the Summer Celebration Series are Ken Liu , Tochi Onyebuchi , and Ray Nayler . All three of these writers add so much depth and richness to the tapestry of our lives. When you leave this conversation today, I encourage you to listen to my other interviews with them and to read their work. Their writing has the potential to change your relationship to what's possible for the future of our species. Ursula K. Le Guin said that “Change begins in art.” The divine rights of kings seemed to be a permanent fact of reality until artists, philosophers, and activists imagined something else. Imagination was the precursor to social change. In the same way, we will not end the suffering, inequities, and impoverishment of our global society until we can imagine something else . Ken, Tochi, and Ray are doing that imaginative work, each in their own beautiful way. Their work confronts the brutality of our societies while also amplifying and deepening the beauty of existence. Our conversation is a rich, deep, and joyful exploration of these themes. And remember to enter our summer giveaway for the chance to win some cool artifacts that represent the best of the show: mailchi.mp/58e29b41e03a/twd100 Connect with Ken, Tochi, and Ray: https://kenliu.name Purchase Ken's Speaking Bones: https://kenliu.name/blog/book/speaking-bones https://tochionyebuchi.com Purchase Tochi's latest novel Goliath: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250782953 https://raynayler.net Pre-order Ray’s first novel The Mountain in the Sea: bookshop.org/books/the-mountain-in-the-sea-9780374605957/9780374605957 Connect with Us: ​ twitter.com/cahillaguerilla instagram.com/thewonderdomepod​ facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach Get full access to Wonder Dome at wonderdome.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today is the speculative fiction author, futurist, and polymath, Ken Liu . Ken has one of the most beautiful minds I've ever encountered. As a novelist and storyteller, he's claimed just about every award there is here in America for his groundbreaking work in the realms of fantasy and science fiction. He's also received top genre honors in Japan, Spain, France, and many other countries. His work has been adapted into multiple film and television projects, including the Netflix breakout adult animated series LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS and AMC’s Pantheon . When he's not writing or with his family, you're likely to find him speaking at conferences and universities around the world on topics ranging far and wide, from futurism, cryptocurrency, and the history of technology, to bookmaking, the art of translation, and the mathematics of origami. Above all, Ken is deeply grounded and committed to the human experience. He is no naive optimist - his stories often challenge us to look at the darkest aspects of our lives and our histories - but he believes in humanity, and he offers hope for our collective future. The Wonder Dome Newsletter http://bit.ly/3dTfdPi ​ Follow Andy on Twitter http://twitter.com/cahillaguerilla ​ Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach EPISODE #27 NOTES The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories The Hidden Girl and Other Stories Dandelion Dynasty LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS Pantheon Hollihock Writer’s Conference Futurist Speculative Fiction KenLiu.name instagram.com/kyliu99 twitter.com/kyliu99 Connect with Us: ​ twitter.com/cahillaguerilla instagram.com/thewonderdomepod​ facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach Get full access to Wonder Dome at <a href=

"A person from one civilisation looks at their surroundings as distinct objects and events and considers them separately. But when a person from another civilisation looks in as an outsider, they prefer to view everything through the lens of political power and try to explain everything based on that perspective." In the twenty sixth episode of The Translated Chinese Fiction Podcast, we are looking at Hao Jingfang's Vagabonds (流浪玛厄斯 / Liúlàng Mǎèsī) It would be tempting to say that Vagabonds is a Chinese science fiction rewrite of Ursula K le Guin’s The Dispossessed. My guest Ken Liu would be the first to stress that while there’s some truth to this, readers would be much better off treating the book as thing unto itself. He’s right- this is a book with no shortage of ideas or interpretations. Storywise, here’s what you need to know: it’s a red socialist planet ‘versus’ a green and blue corpocracy. Sit down, get comfy, and pick a side. Or don’t. Not picking a side may be the point. - // NEWS ITEMS // THE HIDDEN GIRL by Ken Liu SECOND SISTER by Chan Ho Kei MINECRAFT THREE BODY PROBLEM!!! Hao Jingfang & Ken Liu's Hugo acceptance speeches Neoplatonism Camus on rebellion Inequality in UK politics 'Minzhu' in Chinese politics - // Handy TrChFic Links // Episode Transcripts // Help Support TrChFic INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // DISCORD

Ken Liu is a computer programmer turned lawyer turned science fiction writer. Perhaps best known for his short story collection, "The Paper Menagerie" and his translation of Cixin Liu's "The Three-Body Problem," Liu grounds his stories in questions about what it means to be human, and to be shaped by forces such as family and history. In our pilot, Eugene calls "The Paper Menagerie" a quintessential story of family separation, and in this episode the two chat about Liu's newest short story collection, "The Hidden Girl," and why stories and storytelling are so important. For updates, follow us on Instagram at @DividedFamiliesPodcast, and contact us at dividedfamiliespodcast@gmail.com

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Ken Liu (@Kyliu99) for a fascinating discussion on myth and myth making in Star Wars. We cover Myth in our world and how that applies to Star Wars as a mythopoeia. Ken Liu Website Ken’s Publications: The Grace of Kings (2015) and The Wall of Storms (2016) — a silkpunk epic […]

stuff stops working and never starts again. (image from http://creativity103.com) As Much as everyone wants to know how it all began, we are also fascinated by how its going to end. The question itself is complicated and has a lot of different answers. Illness, Accident, starvation, extinction, the climate will stop supporting us, the sun will expand and we will spiral into it… but in the largest of pictures, the universe will no longer be a place which can support the existence of complex life. Today our guest is Ken Liu , who first drew my attention as the translator of Liu Cixin’s “three body problem” trilogy . But Ken is a marvelous powerful author in his on right. His award-winning short story “ Paper Menagerie ” made everyone cry ( it’s on Escape Pod, if you want to listen ). His (in progress) epic trilogy “ The Dandelion Dynasty” is like a heartbreaking, steampunk Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Physicists: Dr. Katie Mack, Dr. Robert McNees Intro Music: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Exit Music: John Vanderslice

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Ken Liu (@Kyliu99) the author of the Legends of Luke Skywalker as we discuss the book, the fandom and collective storytelling. Ken Liu Website Ken’s Publications: The Grace of Kings (2015) and The Wall of Storms (2016) — a silkpunk epic fantasy series The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories (2016) — my […]

Your Hosts: Piper Drake, Aliette de Bodard, and Wesley Chu, with special guest Ken Liu Our hosts for this episode are experts in a great many different things. One thing that they have in common is that they&#8217;re all members of the Asian Disapora, and in this episode we&#8217;ll learn what kinds of things writers get &#8230; Continue reading 13.24: What Writers Get Wrong, with Piper, Aliette, and Wesley, with special guest Ken Liu &#8594;

Hello Banthas! This week we are excited to be joined by renowned science-fiction and fantasy author Ken Liu. His short stories have appeared in F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld and he recently debuted in Star Wars canon helming The Legends of Luke Skywalker. Ken joined our producer John Liang for a call where they discuss his background, Asian themes in Star Wars and the experience of adding to the new universe.

Next up in our Book Riot Live author interview, Meredith and Tara speak with author, Ken Liu. He has written The Grace of Kings and translated The Three-Body Problem. Show Notes Ken Liu The Grace of Kings View show notes on Sunrise Robot. Eclectic Readers Book Club is hosted by Susan Lyons and Jeannette Rivera and Tara Newman and Meredith Bartlett on Sunrise Robot. Check out other Sunrise Robot shows at sunriserobot.net . This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show find out how to become a supporter , and check out the Sunrise Robot Patreon! Rate Eclectic Readers Book Club on iTunes!

The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on April 15, 2015, with guests James Morrow and Ken Liu. As always, thanks to Gordon Linzner and Rajan Khanna for the production of this recording. James Morrow James Morrow, who according to the New York Times , is “a wildly imaginative and generous novelist who plays hilarious games with grand ideas.” His latest effort, Galápagos Regained , follows in this brainteasing tradition, as did its predecessors, The Last Witchfinder and The Philosopher’s Apprentice . A two-time recipient of both the World Fantasy and Nebula awards, Morrow is presently working on a loopy historical epic in which Lazarus time-travels to A.D. 325 intending to sway the outcome of the Council of Nicaea. & Ken Liu Ken Liu is an author and translator of speculative fiction, as well as a lawyer and programmer. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Awards, he has been published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction , Asimov’s , Analog , Clarkesworld , Lightspeed , and Strange Horizons , among other places. His novel The Grace of Kings is out in April from Saga Press.