Ken Liu's Works and Influence

The video discusses Ken Liu's acclaimed short story collection 'The Paper Menagerie' and his novel 'The Grace of Kings', introducing the concept of silkpunk. It highlights Liu's career transition from programming to law and his achievements in translating works like Cixin Liu's 'Three Body Problem'. The speaker also praises Ted Chiang's 'The Story of Your Life', which inspired the movie 'Arrival', and shares personal gaming experiences with Overwatch.

Which awards did the titular short story from 'The Paper Menagerie' win?

• National Book Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards

• Booker Prize

What unique element does Ken Liu incorporate into his stories?

• Historical fiction and science fiction blend

• Pure fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Non-fiction elements

What is the genre 'silkpunk' inspired by?

• Victorian England

• Ancient China

• Medieval Europe

• Modern America

What was Ken Liu's profession before becoming a writer?

• Doctor

• Computer Programmer

• Teacher

• Engineer

Which novel did Ken Liu translate that won a Hugo Award?

• The Three-Body Problem

• The Paper Menagerie

• The Grace of Kings

• Invisible Planets

What is the movie 'Arrival' based on?

• A short story by Ted Chiang

• A poem by Robert Frost

• A novel by Ken Liu

• A play by Shakespeare

Who directed the movie 'Arrival'?

• James Cameron

• Denis Villeneuve

• Christopher Nolan

• Steven Spielberg

What game did the narrator purchase during Black Friday?

• Overwatch

• Fortnite

• Call of Duty

• Minecraft

What is the narrator's attitude towards the game Overwatch?

• Indifferent

• Disinterested

• Highly enthusiastic

• Critical