Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

⁠⁠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 Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com⁠ (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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⁠⁠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 Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com (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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⁠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 Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 farRead along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club scheduleGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⁠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 Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts wrap up their journey through Heretics of Dune, emphasizing the emotional weight of Miles Teg's legacy. They explore the complex interplay of consciousness, prescience, and power dynamics in the Dune universe. Delving into themes of literary censorship, they discuss the necessity of confronting uncomfortable truths in literature. With humor, they tackle the enigmatic no ships and engage listeners in an upcoming live Q&A. This ride is filled with insights, reflections, and playful banter that weaves both fiction and reality.

⁠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 Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts dive deep into concepts of sexual energies in the Dune universe, focusing on their ties to power and survival. They explore the intricate dynamics of the Bene Gesserit and Honored Matres, uncovering the manipulation of desire. As tensions rise, they discuss character developments and crucial turning points, like a bold heist involving a rare spacecraft. With a blend of humor and cultural references, the community reflects on their emotional journey and anticipates the dramatic conclusion of the narrative.