
Abu and Leo present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience.
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Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar
Written by Abu Zafar and Luna Linstrot
Starring:
Noah Perito as Moneo
Logan Schmucker as Duncan
Sean Alexander as Paul
Leo Wiggins as Leto II
Abu Zafar as Duke Leto
Kayse Schmucker as Lady Jessica
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Aug 22
9 min

Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?
This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory
(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?
(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity
(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art
(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art
(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?
(01:12:03) Outro
(01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone
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Aug 15
1 hr 18 min

Abu and Leo bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love you.
This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation.
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Aug 8
2 hr 18 min

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

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 17 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.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune
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Jul 18
1 hr 11 min

Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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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.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune
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Jul 4
1 hr

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.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
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Jun 27
1 hr 15 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.
Want to play along with us? See details below.
World: North America
Server: Junction
Sietch: Jacurutu
Friend Codes: Abu#44687 and faustzanuff#72079
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune and Dune: Awakening
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Jun 20
1 hr 31 min
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