Thinking about stories. Especially sci-fi, fantasy, and other works of fiction that provide deep insight into the collective subconscious and push the Overton Window. Story matters.
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While many people are enjoying 3 Body Problem, some have decided to boycott it. There seems to be a great deal of overlap between 3 Body haters and Villeneuve Dune enjoyers. I don't think that's a coincidence. In this episode I address claims Damien Walter makes here: https://youtu.be/jiXrL8CnsAc?si=MVnDaxE6uilpyDyi and here: https://youtu.be/iVd1h…
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The Golden Path - Dune's Predictive Model
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An exploration of what made the Dune saga so predictive. Frank Herbert's deep understanding of history allowed his technical analysis to predict many current events in Dune and it's sequels. Why? Did Herbert predict the looming threat of Christian Nationalism? What else did Herbert predict that hasn't come true yet? What comes after Dune Part 2? We…
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