
Abu and Leo explore the themes of technology in the Dune Saga in order to and break down what lessons we can learn from Frank Herbert about our relationship with artificial intelligence today.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:20) AI in Dune
(07:02) Frank's Warning About Technology
(10:48) Does AI Make Us Dumber?
(29:02) Will AI Deepen Inequality?
(40:32) The Optimistic Future of AI
(52:16) A Reminder for AI Users
(55:13) More AI Discussions Coming Up
(56:02) Some Important Reminders
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Aug 1
1 hr 2 min

Abu and Leo dive deep into the complex web of Taraza's plans within plans that stretch across all of Heretics of Dune.
This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for the end of Heretics of Dune!
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Jul 25
1 hr 19 min

Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar. From his fierce dedication to the desert way in Dune, to his uneasy role as a commander in Dune Messiah, and finally his ideological crisis in Children of Dune, we track Stilgar’s evolution through the trilogy—and what it says about power, tradition, and identity.
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Jul 18
1 hr 13 min

Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.
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Jul 11
1 hr 16 min

Abu and Leo unpack the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar, from his arrival at Sietch Tabr and life-changing connection with the Kynes famly to his rise to leadership.
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Jul 4
1 hr 2 min

Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Heretics of Dune and break down the impactful and thematically resonant last will and testament of Miles Teg.
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Jun 27
1 hr 17 min

Abu and Leo have been playing the new Dune MMO game Dune: Awakening, and bring you their thoughts, impressions, and lore details you may have missed while adventuring in the heat of the Hagga Basin.
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World: North America
Server: Junction
Sietch: Jacurutu
Friend Codes: Abu#44687 and faustzanuff#72079
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Jun 20
1 hr 33 min

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. They explore the theme of sexual energies throughout the Dune Saga, and why it takes center stage in this novel.
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Jun 13
1 hr 30 min

Abu and Leo are joined by Joel Bylos, Creative Director of Dune: Awakening, to chat about the newly-released survival MMO set in the Dune universe.
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Jun 10
1 hr

Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to complete their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, our heroes confront the legendary sandwort of Arrakis and must capture it before time runs out.
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Jun 6
1 hr 37 min
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