Language Building
Zovu
zo·vu – [Noun] – /zoh-vo͞o/
The History
Zovu is designed to express the world in terms of a set of (16) fundamental elements and their combinations. By using this modular communication tool, users are guided to perceive the world as extremely interconnection.
Inspiration for this project include the Empedocles elements, emergence and complexity science, QFT, and theWhorfian hypothesis.
Behind the Design
For anyone interested in the inner workings of Zovu, I’ve included sections detailing its design. This is for anyone looking to nerd out.
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The Elements
Zovu’s foundation -- 16 elements and their combinations
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Flavors & Roots
Zovu’s element types and how they’re derived
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Numbers
Zovu’s base-5 number system
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Syntax & Idioms
The grammar and unique phrases of Zovu
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Writing
Writting in Zovu
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Phonetics
Speaking in Zovu