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Book Club: Dune (pg. 105-204)

Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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Exploring Spice Addiction and Food Diversity in Arrakis

This chapter delves into the backgrounds of wealthy characters in the Dune universe, explaining how their privilege allows them to avoid spice addiction even while living on Arrakis. The hosts discuss various food items from different planets in Dune, including a dinner scene and the imperium's explanation of the addictiveness of spice. An analogy using CBD oil compares potential addiction levels to CBD coffee on the planet Williamsburg, sparking a speculative analysis and hinting at future book club episodes.

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