Create a Language in Just One Hour | David J. Peterson | Talks at Google

Interested in fantasy, worldbuilding, or language? Linguist and consultant David J. Peterson creates a new fictional language in just one hour in this interactive discussion. He walks through the process of deciding the properties of the language, making decisions based on suggestions and votes from the live audience. David J. Peterson is a linguist, Hollywood consultant, and professional fictional language creator, or “conlanger“. He has worked on shows such as Game of Thrones, The 100, Defiance, and The Witcher. He’s developed many languages, including Dothraki, High Valyrian, Trigedasleng, Castithan, Irathient, and Elder Speech. Learn more by visiting