Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon on creating a mythology for the 21st century
Summary
Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon discuss building MAYA, a sprawling transmedia universe on the planet Neh that aims to create a mythology for the 21st century. The project blends South Asian philosophy, science, novels, films, games, and invented languages to explore familiar social anxieties in an alien setting.
Key Points
- MAYA is a transmedia story universe set on the planet Neh, where multiple species, languages, and social systems form a new mythology.
- Anand Gandhi says the project combines Indic philosophy and modern science to rethink ideas like consciousness and emergence.
- Zain Memon argues that mythology can be consciously created to reflect the fears and uncertainties of the present era.
- The creators say the first novel, ‘MAYA: Seed Takes Root’, comes before the film and other formats in the wider rollout.
