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Tech Won't Save Us
Time for a Butlerian Jihad?: A ‘Dune’ Chat w/ Ed Ongweso Jr & Brian Merchant
Mar 18, 2024
Exploring the parallels between Dune and modern tech, discussing themes of power dynamics and genetic manipulation, delving into constraints of sci-fi combat narratives, advocating for sabotage as a tactic, exploring radical disruptions against tech, and reflecting on 'Dune' character portrayals and societal scrutiny.
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- The Butlerian Jihad in Dune shapes politics by banning machines and emphasizing human computation.
- Character arcs of Paul and Chani explore motivations and moral growth within the narrative.
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The Impact of Historical Events
The societal structure in the world stems from the Butlerian Jihad, a historical event where machines were banned, leading to a society devoid of advanced technology and relying on human computation instead. This prohibition shapes the way politics, power, and societal interactions unfold.
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