493: DUNE

Geek History Lesson

Jason Inman

Tv & Film, Arts, Film History, Visual Arts

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Immerse yourself in the epic world of Dune as Geek History Lesson unfolds the rich tapestry of Frank Herbert's groundbreaking novel! In this expansive episode, we dissect the first Dune novel, explore Herbert's visionary creation, intricate characters, and socio-political themes that shaped sci-fi literature. As Timothée Chalamet returns in Dune Part 2, delve with us into the saga's cinematic evolution, offering an exploration for seasoned fans and newcomers alike! You'll want to read Dune after listening to this one!

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0:23.9	Cote EK slash Special Offer. It has sold millions of copies is perhaps the greatest novel in the science fiction
0:44.6	canon and Star Wars would not have existed without it. We are talking about
0:49.5	Arrakis, the desert planet Dune by Frank Herbert. And over 50 years ago this science
0:56.9	fiction novel changed the world. I want to give you a quote from Dune written by
1:01.9	Frank Herbert. This quote is,
1:04.0	deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense.
1:11.0	But the real universe is always one step beyond logic. So the whole
1:17.3	book is filled with metaphor and
1:24.3	philosophy, just like that and Ashley, I want to ask you what aspects of the dune
1:30.2	universe do you find the most captivating and what about those do you think
1:35.8	contributes to this book's timeless appeal this book that we are still talking
1:41.0	about over 50 years later.
1:43.2	Well I'm very perplexed by Dunes, incorrect use of French words.
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