Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 1) Aug 01, 2025

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⁠⁠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

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(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

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Taraza's Plans in Heretics of Dune Jul 25, 2025

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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!

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Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 2) Jul 18, 2025

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⁠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

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Heretics of Dune Q&A Jul 11, 2025

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Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.

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Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 1) Jul 04, 2025

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⁠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.

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 16) Jun 27, 2025

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Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Heretics of Dune and break down the impactful and thematically resonant last will and testament of Miles Teg.

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Dune: Awakening Review and Impressions Jun 20, 2025

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⁠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.

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World: North America

Server: Junction

Sietch: Jacurutu

Friend Codes: Abu#44687 and faustzanuff#72079

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 15) Jun 13, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. They explore the theme of sexual energies throughout the Dune Saga, and why it takes center stage in this novel.

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Creative Director of Dune: Awakening Joel Bylos Jun 10, 2025

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Abu⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Joel Bylos, Creative Director of Dune: Awakening, to chat about the newly-released survival MMO set in the Dune universe.

This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune

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Dungeons of Dune (Act 4) Jun 06, 2025

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Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ are joined by dungeon master Noah to complete their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, our heroes confront the legendary sandwort of Arrakis and must capture it before time runs out.

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah

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