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  • The Fallacy of Compound Interest: How Immortal Economies Would Work
    Feb 3 2026

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    People so often say: Immortals would get rich with compound interest. This is a fallacy. There's way more risks down that road than what you think. In this video, I'd like to explore how an immortal economy would actually work by exploring Altered Carbon, Scythe, and the predatory economics of Vampires.

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    21 m
  • 7 Chemistry Facts That Will Change How You Build Worlds
    Jan 27 2026

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    You think fantasy worlds don't need chemistry? Give me twenty minutes to change your mind with these seven basic chemistry facts that make a huge difference to your world, your cultures, even your magic systems.

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    22 m
  • The Prophecy Trap Every Fantasy Writer Falls Into
    Jan 20 2026

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    Stop using prophecy as a "plot coupon" that saves your hero from every consequence. We're exploring why literal prophecies are spoilers and how to craft cryptic, world-shaking destiny instead. Let's learn from the greats like Oedipus Rex, King Croesus, Ragnarök, Mistborn, The Witcher, Percy Jackson how to use prophecy and still retain character agency!

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    31 m
  • The 90/10 Rule: Why Your Fantasy Worldbuilding Feels "Thin"
    Jan 13 2026

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    What is the 90-10 rule in fantasy worldbuilding? How do you use it tell great stories? In this video, we explore 5 techniques to show the hidden lore of your world without telling.

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    27 m
  • Your Fantasy World's Diet Says Everything
    Jan 6 2026

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    What's on the menu in your fantasy world? This video discusses how neglecting character diets is a massive missed opportunity for cultural world building, especially in writing fantasy. Let's explore how cuisine reflects dining rituals, social hierarchies, and food production history within your fictional cultures and creates immersive storytelling. Inspired by concepts like dungeon meshi, learn to spice things up and deepen your world's "lore" beyond just gruel.

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    22 m
  • Craft Compelling Dissent in YOUR Fantasy Empire
    Dec 30 2025

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    This episode dives into historical rebellions, discussing their origins, key figures, and the factors that led to their rise. Let's analyze what made these uprisings successful or significant and derive from there how to apply rebellions to fantasy worldbuilding!

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    21 m
  • Why Magic is the Most Dangerous Geopolitical Weapon
    Dec 23 2025

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    Let's explore how magic can become a strategic asset in your fantasy worlds! This video dives into geopolitics and diplomacy, showing how magic influences wars, resource conflicts, and the rise of elite magical classes.

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    27 m
  • How To Hunt Lore and Continuously World Build
    Dec 16 2025

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    Ever wonder where the most compelling ideas for your fantasy writing come from when crafting a fictional world? Learn how to write rich lore by drawing inspiration from everyday experiences and continuous research, making your stories truly memorable.

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    16 m