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This week's Frankly marks the second installment of Nate's recurring series, Uncomfortable Questions in Unsettled Times, where he poses questions about our shared future. While the first edition posed broad questions about civilizational trajectory, today's episode is prompted by the Iran situation and what happens when geopolitics stops feeling distant and starts arriving as supply chain disruptions, rising prices, fear, and renewed stories about enemies and allies. Nate walks through five questions that move from the practical to the interior. He begins with the gap between what is essential and what is merely familiar in modern life, asking listeners to identify what they depend on before scarcity makes the choice for them. From there, Nate turns inward to examine what the act of assigning blame actually does to our nervous systems and our capacity for response, and poses a larger geopolitical question about whether the collapse of U.S. global power would be net positive or net negative for the world. He then asks listeners to imagine their own town or community in 2050, and what actions they might take now with a few people around them. The episode closes with a reflection on fear as a force that narrows perception and collapses the potential for action, drawing on Frank Herbert's Dune and Nate's own honest response to watching a scenario he had long gamed out begin to move closer to reality. What fears about the future are quietly limiting your ability to act today, and which are actually helping you prepare? Is assigning blame increasing your capacity for meaningful action, or mostly giving shape to your distress? And if your future is going to become more local than you expect, what could you begin to do now with a few people in order to move toward the better end of the distribution? (Recorded March 11th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

We continue with Librivox's 4th Short Science Fiction Collection! This week: "Missing Link" by Frank Herbert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood is the ancient, far‑reaching order at the heart of Sisterhood of Dune, and the novel draws heavily on Frank Herbert's extensive background notes about their origins, training, and long‑term genetic ambitions. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson use those notes to explore the Sisterhood at a formative moment—eighty years after the Butlerian Jihad—when their identity, power, and purpose are still being forged. The novel explores the early development of the Bene Gesserit as one of the “Great Schools” emerging after the destruction of thinking machines. Alongside the Mentats, Suk doctors, and the nascent Spacing Guild, the Sisterhood is still defining its philosophy and political role. The anti‑technology Butlerian movement is rising, creating a volatile environment in which the Sisterhood must secure its place and protect its long‑term plans.  SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY

"El error más común de las Casas es creer que el linaje es herencia. El linaje es dirección. Un niño no es el pasado que continúa, sino el futuro que se moldea. Algunos lo llaman destino; yo lo llamo ajuste. Cuando una decisión se toma en la oscuridad (en una caverna, bajo hielo o bajo juramento) no se altera solo el presente. Se inclina la balanza de generaciones enteras. Y aquellos que creen estar protegiendo a los suyos rara vez comprenden que ya están participando en su diseño."Notas privadas sobre sucesión y viabilidad

We are back! Sorry, this is a little quick and dirty. Trying to hold it together and get caught up! Enjoy!  There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this grand finale of our 'Devouring Dune' series, we're discussing Frank Herbert's much-maligned & misunderstood final novel: Chapterhouse: Dune. Is the endless repetition of character resurrections and plot devices a sign of diminishing returns, or a lesson in pattern recognition that reveals the true ending of the series? Is the famously unresolved ending an indictment of the later sequels or a bittersweet commentary on the cynical nature of history and impossible narrative expectations? Hope into the no-ship and buckle up tight, this episode is getting esoteric. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com

What happens when science, imagination, and miles above the earth collide?In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas — creator of the Vitalerium Series, a science-fiction saga literally written at 36,000 feet. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and trained through Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Nicholas followed a winding path through medical science, wound healing, burn treatment, and regenerative medicine—before answering the creative call he could no longer ignore.Spending years traveling the country to work alongside burn surgeons and survivors, Nicholas found inspiration in the quiet moments between destinations. Somewhere between takeoff and landing, the universe of Vitalerium was born. Drawing influence from science-fiction giants like Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Frank Herbert, and Isaac Asimov, he crafted a story where science meets morality, and humanity's future hangs in the balance.In this conversation, we explore:• How a career in medical science shaped his storytelling• Writing a novel in the skies—literally• The intersection of science fiction, ethics, and humanity• The expansive vision behind a seven-book series• Crafting the journey of protagonist Roman MatthewsIf you love thought-provoking science fiction, behind-the-scenes author stories, and conversations that explore morality through imagination, this episode is for you. Connect with our author—https://vitaleriumseries.com/

Durante la noche en la Garganta del Hacedor, los niños despiertan, y con ellos emergen las incertidumbres e inquietud. Arak vacila. Yarek siente miradas ajenas posarse sobre él. Chania avanza guiada por un presentimiento imposible de ignorar.En el exterior, Kormys cabalga sobre su Nivalis, huyendo de luces anaranjadas que arden en la distancia y de peligros que se deslizan bajo el hielo.¿Qué es ese sonido que se aproxima? ¿Qué es ese ritmo, ese palpitar bajo la tierra? ¿Y qué palabras deberá pronunciar Arak para que la fe no se convierta en un cuchillo de doble filo?Episodio 16 de la campaña Aurore Polaris--------------------

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Nos refugiamos en la Garganta del Hacedor, donde los miembros del culto del "Gusano Espacial" se han asentado desde hace años tras llegar a Polaris bajo el liderazgo de Murbella. Son momentos de tranquilidad, congelados en el tiempo.

Fear doesn't make you weak. It makes you reactive.In this Warrior Mindset episode, we break down the real meaning of “Fear is the mind-killer” from Dune and why Frank Herbert's warning has nothing to do with bravery and everything to do with judgment under pressure.This is not a motivational talk. It's a practical breakdown of what fear does to the human mind, how urgency collapses decision-making, and why disciplined people train to slow the system down before acting.You'll learn:What fear actually destroys first (and it isn't courage)Why reaction feels powerful but creates long-term damageHow breath control restores clear thinkingWhy training under fatigue builds real mental disciplineHow silence prevents escalation when provokedThis episode is about restraint, control, and responsibility. Fear will always show up. The question is whether it decides for you.Train accordingly.Send us a text

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Join Andrea and John as they talk about the second film in the Alien franchise (as they were released), Aliens by James Cameron. We'll also see what else we've been watching and John will review Frank Herbert's DUNE!0:00 Opening0:19 Intro6:14 Drinks10:07 Badly in Love12:12 DUNE Novel Review27:06 Aliens (1986) Discussion (SPOILERS)1:02:09 Wrap Up

Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They explore how the Bene Gesserit system of education differs from the Honored Matre, and they ways Frank Herbert's own views on the public education system bled into the narrative. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Follett é um fenómeno global, com mais de 195 milhões de livros vendidos, conhecido pelos seus épicos de ficção histórica e pela capacidade de transformar grandes acontecimentos em narrativas com tensão e humanidade. Uma referência incontornável na literatura contemporânea. E o que lê um dos autores mais populares do mundo? Fica o convite para ouvirem esta conversa.Alguns dos livros que gostou muito:O Dia do Chacal (The Day of the Jackal), Frederick Forsyth;O Espião que Saiu do Frio (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold), John le Carré;As Vinhas da Ira (The Grapes of Wrath), John Steinbeck;Duna (Dune), Frank Herbert.Outra recomendação:Os meus amigos, Frederick Backman.O mais recente que escreveu:O Círculo dos Dias (Circle of Days).O que recomendei:Na Sombra do teu Nome (By Any Other Name), Jodi Picoult;Uma Pequena Morte em Lisboa (A Small Death in Lisbon), Robert Wilson;Ensaio sobre a Cegueira (Blindness), José Saramago.Os livros aqui:www.wook.pt

Check out our newest podcast, Shelf to Screen!  The podcast where we discuss scifi and fantasy literary adaptations to the screen.  In this inaugural episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune!"We'll dive into the origins of the novel, we'll talk a bit about the path it took to in being adapted, and then we'll review the movie!Joe sets the stage with the help of Oregon! Jen sets the bar high with a message on time! Tom tries to assign blame appropriately!Remember: This is only the beginning!Be sure to subscribe to Shelf to Screen wherever you listen to podcasts.https://www.shelftoscreenpod.comSend us your thoughts and questions!Say hello to Shelf to Screen! After years of exploring the World of Dreams, Joe, Jen, & Tom are opening a new chapter. Introducing Shelf to Screen, the podcast that dissects the journey of sci-fi & fantasy stories from the library shelf to the silver screen.https://www.shelftoscreenpod.com/Support the showhttps://www.talkaranrhiod.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkaranrhiodInstagram: talk_aran_rhiodBluesky: @talkaranrhiodX: @arantalkDiscord: https://dsc.gg/talkaranrhiodMerch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/talkaranrhiod

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Steve and Dan Fouts explore the quote 'Fear is the mind killer' by Frank Herbert. They discuss the claim of the quote, emphasizing the impact of fear on mental processes and the importance of creating safe spaces for conversation. They explore the counterclaim, fear as a potential motivator. The conversation emphasizes the role of courage and curiosity in overcoming fear, particularly in educational settings, and highlights the significance of engaging in meaningful dialogues to foster understanding and connection.Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Teach Different Podcast02:36 - The Impact of Fear on the Mind05:40 - Fear as a Mind Killer vs. Mind Activator08:36 - The Role of Courage and Vigilance11:22 - Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations14:27 - Overcoming Fear in CommunicationImage Source: https://lex.dk/Frank_Herbert 

We're back from break and ready to chat (apparently). Here we discuss the third book in the Dune series - "Children of Dune" There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Han pasado seis años desde el juicio ante el Landsraad y desde entonces sus consecuencias han madurado en silencio. El delicado equilibrio finalmente se rompe… y la lucha por Polaris vuelve. Te damos la bienvenida a la continuación de esta historia.No ha sido fácil regresar. Diciembre fue un mes complejo para el rol y, además, estamos en plena época de vacaciones. Aun así, volvemos paso a paso.Este 2026, la saga de la Casa Aurore continúa. Que la especie fluya.

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As a kid, Ramtin fell in love with Frank Herbert's 1965 epic sci-fi novel, Dune. Today, he joins NPR's Books We've Loved crew, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker, to make the case for why he thinks you'll love it too.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to the DSTE Christmas Spectacular!! There's no Joe or Jono this week so Sam takes over hosting duties and is joined by JT and Ste to talk all things games, TV, and film + books this week. We have a Christmassy catch up before JT's new section Joe-Schmo Rage Baiting'! We also take a quick look at the new Street Fighter film trailer, the 2026 reboot directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring Noah Centineo as Ken and Andrew Koji as Ryu. Ste gives his obligatory World of Tanks update, the enduring armoured warfare MMO, and talks with JT about playing The Outer Worlds 2. This much-anticipated sci-fi RPG sequel from Obsidian Entertainment just launched this October, taking players to the new star system of Arcadia. JT played the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 game as we discuss the blatant rinse and repeat nature of COD (yet it's still fun) and the campaign (or lack of) vs. online gameplay. The pod has an in depth discussion around how games are priced and marketed around free game models with season pass/DLC. We then drop into Sam's Steam Deck Corner, where he's revisiting Trials Evolution, the 2012 physics-based racer from RedLynx. Next, we open Ste's Book Club to discuss Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi epic Dune and a Haruki Murakami marathon covering the melancholic Norwegian Wood (1987), the metaphysical Kafka on the Shore (2002), and the dystopian epic 1Q84 (2009). JT sits us down to tell us all about The Chair Company, the new HBO comedy-thriller from Tim Robinson about a man who uncovers a corporate conspiracy after his chair collapses during a presentation. We also test our Duolingo language skills by watching foreign TV shows: Schlag Den Star, the long-running German celebrity competition; Deutschland 83, the stylish 2015 Cold War spy thriller; and One Cut of the Dead, the ingenious 2017 Japanese meta-zombie film by Shin'ichirō Ueda. Sam covers The Beast In Me, the new Netflix psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, and we chat about the massive Netflix vs. Paramount bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, as the streaming giants fight over the future of HBO and the DC Universe. The feature film this week that is unquestionable a Christmas Film - Jingle All The Way, the 1996 holiday classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger on a desperate quest for a Turbo-Man action figure. Get in touch with us: X - https://x.com/DSTEPodcast Email - dontspoiltheending@gmail.com Intro 00:00:00 - Christmas talk 00:03:05 - Joe-Schmo rage baiting + 2025 Comic book films 00:09:22 - Street Fighter film Video Games 00:13:49 - World of Tanks 00:14:25 - The Outer Worlds 2 00:15:42 - Call of Duty Black Ops 7 00:18:55 - Control Resonant + Alan Wake 00:21:38 - Free game model/DLC/season pass discussion 00:27:46 - Sam's Steam Deck Corner - Trials Evolution Books 00:30:34 - Ste's Book Club - Dune + Haruki Murakami / Norwegian Wood + Kafka on the Shore + 1Q84 TV 00:35:53 - The Chair Company 00:40:49 - Duolino chat 00:41:30 - Schlag Den Star (Beat the Star) 00:43:03 - Deutschland 83 00:48:45 - The Beast in Me 00:55:43 - Netflix Monopolisation Films 00:59:07 - One Cut of the Dead Feature Review 01:02:39 - Jingle All The Way

We discuss the (for a second time) the second book in the Dune series! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bem-vindos a Arrakis e bem-vindos ao DunaCast. O DunaCast vai ser o podcast que irá analisar detalhadamente todos os 60 capítulos do livro Filhos de Duna e suas 511 páginas.O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna no Brasil. Em cada episódio, discutimos sobre os personagens, as suas origens, as inspirações do autor Frank Herbert e as teorias e filosofias da saga. Pascoal Naib e convidados especiais analisam detalhadamente cada capítulo dos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores.Capítulo 19Duncan percebe que Alia não é mais a mesma. Ela tenta convencê-lo a sequestrar Jéssica, mas esse comportamento não condiz com os Atreides. Como pré-nascida, Alia carrega a persona de Jéssica em sua mente — algo que deveria impedi-la de agir assim. Duncan conclui, então, que outra consciência tomou o controle e bloqueou todas as demais. Duncan concorda em sequestrar Jéssica, mas não do modo que Alia deseja. Recusa-se a dizer quando ou para onde a levará. Ao sair, Idaho não consegue conter as lágrimas.Capítulo 20Enquanto Fremen de todas as tribos se reúnem na grande câmara para receber Jéssica como Reverenda Madre, Stilgar observa Jéssica e Ghanima conversando. Os gêmeos desafiam sua sanidade, mas são seu maior dever. Leto o deixou cheio de incertezas: crianças com memórias ancestrais não seguem tradições nem respostas prontas. Talvez essa fosse exatamente a lição que Leto tentava transmitir. Como ensinar alguém que nem teme a morte? Jéssica, por sua vez, tem pensamentos semelhantes conversando com Ghanima. Leto a desconcertou da mesma forma, manipulando suas lembranças e até despertando memórias de Paul. Ela se ressente de como as crianças podem “ativá-la” e “desativá-la” quando desejam. Ghanima, então, revela que Paul deixou muitas coisas não ditas — inclusive que amava Jéssica.Convocação para o jihad! Criamos uma campanha no Catarse para contribuições de nossos ouvintes que possam nos ajudar a garantir a produção contínua do DunaCast. Para saber mais, acesse: https://www.catarse.me/dunacast?ref=user_contributedOu você pode contribuir via PIX. Nosso PIX é nosso e-mail:dunacast@gmail.comNos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade ou correção de algum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.comLembre-se de se identificar no texto do e-mail e de colocar o título do episódio no assunto do e-mail. Será um prazer ler sua mensagem em nossos episódios.A arte de capa do DunaCast é um trabalho de Márcio Oliveira (instagram.com/marciooliveiradesign). A edição do DunaCast é um trabalho da Radiola Mecânica (radiolamecanica@gmail.com).Links• DunaCast• Twitter: twitter.com/dunacast• Instagram: instagram.com/dunacast• Telegram: https://t.me/dunacastoficial• Site: linktr.ee/dunacast• Duna Arrakis Brasil• Twitter: twitter.com/dunabrasil• Instagram: instagram.com/dunaarrakisbrasil• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dunaarrakisbrasil• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a4hZ6JZtPxTS7yPOeLRjg• Medium: https://medium.com/@dunabrasil• Telegram: t.me/dunaarrakisbrasil• Site: linktr.ee/dunaarrakisbrasil• Pascoal Naib (Criador e Administrador)• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PascoalNaib• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascoalnaibduna/• Rildon Oliver (Radiola Mecânica)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiolamecanica/• Fred Negrini• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frednegrini/• Livro “Sincronicidade e Presciência em Duna”: https://amzn.to/48qB0eV

Frank Herbert's 1965 epic Dune was once the domain of sci-fi diehards. But in recent years, the book has crossed over into the mainstream. In today's Books We've Loved, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker are joined by Throughline's Ramtin Arablouei, who makes a personal case for the story's appeal – despite its density. Then, special guest, author Pierce Brown, shares whether he thinks Dune has reached Star Wars levels of cultural saturation.Ramtin's Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur C. ClarkeParker's Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le GuinAndrew's Recommendation: ‘Saga' by Brian K. VaughnTo listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Post plague out break - we wrap up the rest of Dune just in time to chat about "Dune Messiah" There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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EPISODE 628 - Nicholas Casbarro - Vitalerium, A novel was written at 36,000 feet - the narrative of Roman MatthewsWelcome to the Vitalerium UniverseA Sci-Fi Series By Nicholas Keating CasbarroA dark, thrilling odyssey that will challenge everything you think you know about humanity's future. Seven centuries from now, the stars are both a refuge and a battlefield, where ambition, deception, and survival collide.Hailed as a critically acclaimed sci-fi epic, Vitalerium – Descent into the Void delivers a relentless adventure filled with political intrigue, forbidden power, and cosmic mystery. Will you uncover the secrets that lie beyond the void—or be consumed by them?Nicholas CasbarroBorn in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1990. He attended Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Boston, class of 2013. Though he never practiced, he maintained his curiosity and love for the sciences. After college, he worked in the medical device field with a specialty in wound-healing and burn treatment. In 2021, he joined a regenerative medicine company where he would spend five days a week on a plane, traveling the country to work with burn surgeons and victims. While flying, he experienced a spark of inspiration, and decided to follow the thread. Since childhood, he had a deep love for science fiction, growing to appreciate the greats in sci-fi like Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and many others. Nicholas used his time on countless flights to create the Vitalerium Series and its universe. The majority of the Vitalerium novel was written at 36,000 feet. He has seven books planned in the Vitalerium Series and continues to craft the narrative of Roman Matthews.https://vitaleriumseries.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they unpack the philosophy of "techno-peasantry", a phrase Herbert coined about his view of technological advancement and how humans should use the technology in their lives. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot 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

En este episodio me dejo llevar por un poco de todo: cuento cómo va tomando forma mi despacho —con placas acústicas, un nuevo pie de micrófono, una estantería tipo escalera y un foco para mejorar la iluminación— y os hablo de los libros que tengo entre manos. Acabo de comprar Dune de Frank Herbert, aunque aún estoy terminando Yo, Robot.También reflexiono sobre la inteligencia artificial y cómo muchas veces nos vende una facilidad que no es real. Los tutoriales de YouTube te prometen resultados mágicos, pero detrás hay muchos fallos que nunca enseñan.Además, comento los precios desorbitados del próximo Mundial en Estados Unidos (¡entradas de hasta 45.000 dólares!) y cierro hablando del nuevo single de Rosalía junto a Björk, una auténtica obra de arte donde mezcla ópera y alemán.Un episodio espontáneo, sincero y variado… justo como la vida misma.Si buscas contenido auténtico y variado, ¡estoy en YouTube, Telegram y en las plataformas de podcasting para ti!

This week on Epic Realms, bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson joins Nick for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. Known for his work on Dune, Star Wars, The X-Files, and DC Comics, Kevin shares stories from his incredible career and his creative process—from his early writing days in Wisconsin to collaborating with legends like Frank Herbert's son Brian Herbert and Rush drummer Neil Peart. They discuss Kevin's latest releases, including Nether Station, a chilling blend of science fiction and cosmic horror from the Weird Tales line, and the newly remastered Terra Incognita fantasy trilogy—complete with its companion rock albums from Roswell 6. Kevin opens up about balancing passion projects, running his publishing imprint WordFire Press, and teaching the next generation of writers. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, or behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most prolific authors in the genre, this episode is not to be missed. Listen now and explore more at EpicRealmsMedia.com Follow Kevin J. Anderson: WordFire.com | Patreon.com/KevinJAnderson

⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In an upcoming episode, they unpack the worldviews of Herbert, revealing the legendary author's opinions on everything from big government to technological advancement. This teaser episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot 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

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2025! paypal.me/LibroTobias ko-fi.com/asier24969 Continuamos el recorrido por la filmografía de David Lynch con su tercera película. En 1984 Dino De Laurentiis ofrece a Lynch la opción de adaptar al cine la obra magna de Frank Herbert. El terrible rodaje en México con 8 platos, miles de extras, 500 técnicos y medio centenar de actores sumado al recorte de metraje al que sometió Universal a la película, convirtieron a Dune en un gran fracaso y la primera y última vez que Lynch se relacionase con un gran estudio. Presentación, dirección, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano) Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Bem-vindos a Arrakis e bem-vindos ao DunaCast. O DunaCast vai ser o podcast que irá analisar detalhadamente todos os 60 capítulos do livro Filhos de Duna e suas 511 páginas.O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna no Brasil. Em cada episódio, discutimos sobre os personagens, as suas origens, as inspirações do autor Frank Herbert e as teorias e filosofias da saga. Pascoal Naib e convidados especiais analisam detalhadamente cada capítulo dos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores.Capítulo 17Leto convenceu Stilgar a acompanhá-lo em uma travessia até “O Serviçal”, um afloramento rochoso próximo a Sietch Tabr. Havia coisas que Stilgar precisava saber para se preparar para o futuro próximo. Durante a caminhada, Leto revela a Stilgar que o levou ali para ver o lugar onde talvez morra. Ele teve essa visão — embora possa ter sido apenas um sonho. Leto também alerta Stilgar sobre Alia, caso venha a morrer. Ele insiste que o Imperium precisa de um governo justo — viver preso ao passado é arriscar a própria destruição. Por fim, Leto ordena que Stilgar leve Ghani e fuja de Sietch Tabr se ele morrer no deserto. Leto pede, agora, que Stilgar salve vidas. Se ele morrer, Ghani será a última esperança dos Atreides. Na descida, Leto comenta, com um leve sorriso, como as moças estão bonitas naquele ano.Capítulo 18Enquanto cruzava as areias de “O Serviçal”, a caminho de Sietch Tabr, Stilgar não conseguia afastar da mente o comentário de Leto sobre como as jovens estavam bonitas naquele ano. Elas já não usam mais os trajestiladores, e as vilas começam a ser construídas com tijolos de barro. Ele sente-se parte de uma raça em extinção — mas também percebe nisso um sinal de que os Fremen estão se tornando mais parecidos com os habitantes de outros mundos do Imperium. As pessoas sempre sonharam em começar uma nova vida em outro planeta, mas para os Fremen isso jamais foi uma possibilidade. Seus antigos costumes os forçavam a olhar para dentro, não para fora. Quando finalmente alcançam a entrada de Sietch Tabr, Leto volta-se para Stilgar e diz, com serenidade: “A tradição não é o guia absoluto que você imaginava.”Convocação para o jihad! Criamos uma campanha no Catarse para contribuições de nossos ouvintes que possam nos ajudar a garantir a produção contínua do DunaCast. Para saber mais, acesse: https://www.catarse.me/dunacast?ref=user_contributedOu você pode contribuir via PIX. Nosso PIX é nosso e-mail:dunacast@gmail.comNos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade ou correção de algum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.comLembre-se de se identificar no texto do e-mail e de colocar o título do episódio no assunto do e-mail. Será um prazer ler sua mensagem em nossos episódios.A arte de capa do DunaCast é um trabalho de Márcio Oliveira (instagram.com/marciooliveiradesign). A edição do DunaCast é um trabalho da Radiola Mecânica (radiolamecanica@gmail.com).Links• DunaCast• Twitter: twitter.com/dunacast• Instagram: instagram.com/dunacast• Telegram: https://t.me/dunacastoficial• Site: linktr.ee/dunacast• Duna Arrakis Brasil• Twitter: twitter.com/dunabrasil• Instagram: instagram.com/dunaarrakisbrasil• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dunaarrakisbrasil• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a4hZ6JZtPxTS7yPOeLRjg• Medium: https://medium.com/@dunabrasil• Telegram: t.me/dunaarrakisbrasil• Site: linktr.ee/dunaarrakisbrasil• Pascoal Naib (Criador e Administrador)• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PascoalNaib• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascoalnaibduna/• Rildon Oliver (Radiola Mecânica)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiolamecanica/• Daniel Rockenbach• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielrockenbach/

Tolkien, la Duna de Frank Herbert, las aventuras de Harry Potter, las diferencias entre una saga y una serie, el detalle de Homero al describir el escudo de Aquiles, la posibilidad de que la Biblia sea antes que nada una saga con mal remate y el extenso segmento de La historia sin fin que la película adaptada dejó de lado. Estas y otras tantas cosas discuten Urzúa y Villalobos en este episodio épico, heroico, cabalgado y recorrido. 

Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing and that of his father, Frank Herbert, emphasizing the failure to capture the complexity and richness of the original Dune series. This episode contains SPOILERS for the Brian Herbert prequel novels House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and House Corrino 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 (06:59) Sin #7: Bad writing (13:24) Sin #6: No character depth (23:11) Sin #5: Complete lack of subtlety or nuance (30:52) Sin #4: Boring storytelling (39:35) Sin #3: Nothing to say (46:47) Sin #2: Complete disregard of lore (01:05:26) Sin #1: Why are these stories necessary? (01:11:13) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received. This episode contains LIGHT 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

Our guest this week is science fiction author Nicholas Casbarro, who brings us a universe-changing concept from his novel Vitalarium - a radioactive space rock that enables faster-than-light travel. What the if humans discovered this exotic material so powerful that a fist-sized chunk can propel a football field-sized spaceship at 12 times the speed of light? Matt helps us explore the real science behind faster-than-light travel, from grandfather paradoxes and causality violations to the vast scale of our galaxy and the communication delays that would plague interstellar colonies. Join us as we chart a course through the galaxy's most mind-bending possibilities. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1990, Nicholas Casbarro attended Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Boston, class of 2013. Though he never practiced, he maintained his curiosity and love for the sciences. After college, he worked in the medical device field with a specialty in wound-healing and burn treatment. In 2021, he joined a regenerative medicine company where he would spend five days a week on a plane, traveling the country to work with burn surgeons and victims. While flying, he experienced a spark of inspiration, and decided to follow the thread. Since childhood, he had a deep love for science fiction, growing to appreciate the greats in sci-fi like Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and many others. Nicholas used his time on countless flights to create the Vitalerium Series and its universe. The majority of the Vitalerium novel was written at 36,000 feet. He has seven books planned in the Vitalerium Series and continues to craft the narrative of Roman Matthews. Learn more about Nick's novel, “Vitalarium” at his website: https://vitaleriumseries.com --- Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! Don't miss an episode! Subscribe at WhatTheIF.com Keep On IFFin', Philip, Matt & Gaby

17 years in the making, Kevin Mutch's “The Moon Prince” is now the graphic novel of the season, a rollicking, all-ages fantasy-adventure story in the grand tradition of Jules Verne and Frank Herbert. Kevin joins Geoff to talk about the journey from his initial search through his old paperbacks in 2008 to find something for his kids to read to publication of this magnum opus almost two decades later.   Kevin Mutch Instagram: @kfmutch The Moon Prince Geoff: instagram: @grogangeoff Geoff's substack, “Pencilhead”

Simon and Rachel speak with the veteran British publisher Anthony Cheetham. Anthony began his career in 1966 at the New English Library, where his first acquisition was the paperback rights to "Dune", Frank Herbert's science fiction epic. In 1969, Anthony moved to Sphere Books, where he created the Abacus imprint. He went on to establish many of the UK's most prominent publishing companies including Century (now part of Penguin Random House), Orion and Quercus (today owned by Hachette) and Head of Zeus (which now belongs to Bloomsbury). We spoke to Anthony about entering the world of publishing in the 1960s, publishing authors ranging from Kingsley Amis to Ben Okri and Donald Trump, and his recent memoir, "A Life in 50 Books". We've made another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added 40 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New York Times, the Washington Post and the BBC. The whole compendium now runs to a whopping 160 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (seven are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a monthly call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find us online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

⁠⁠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

If there’s a sci-fi movie or TV show that you enjoy, there’s a good chance it’s based on a book, and there’s an even better chance that book has won a HUGO AWARD. From Afrofuturist Octavia E Butler to Sci-Fi legends Frank Herbert and Ursula Le Guin, the Pacific Northwest has been home to several winners of one of the most prestigious honors in speculative fiction, fantasy and sci-fi. What you may not realize is that the Hugo Award Ceremony happens each year at a gathering called “Worldcon.” And this year, the convention is being held right here at the Seattle Convention Center. Worldcon is the is the official convention of the World Science Fiction Society. Events and programming began Wednesday and festivities run through Sunday. GUEST: Kathy Bond, Chair of WorldCon 2025 RELATED LINKS: Seattle Worldcon 2025 Worldcon 2025 celebrates the past and future of science fiction — and the part Seattle has played - GeekWire Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⁠⁠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

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the return of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and Frank Herbert's posthumous SFWA Infinity Award, Audible's AI narration plans and Amazon's cancellation of The Wheel of Time—while nominating hamburg steak and vegan enchiladas and sharing listener stories from Matt Dinniman's event. We round out the show with in-depth discussions of The Lives of Tao and Mickey 7.