Love that you're getting into Dune! 2 things though - Jessica wasn't Leto's wife, but his concubine -Arrakis isn't the Harkonnen homeworld, Giedi Prime is. Can't wait for your next videos!
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 He did say home world, because I, having only read part of the first book, did not know this particular detail and found it a jaw dropping revelation.
> Arrakis isn't the Harkonnen homeworld This is actually an interesting point in the Emperor's "offer" to Atreides -- they *had* to move en masse because they weren't being offerred control of Arrakis, they were being offered the planet as their seat or homeworld. A house can't 'own' two planets, so they could either accept the Emperor's offer and move, or deny it and thus defy the emperor and set them on a path to civil war as the Emperor would see it as the opening of such.
Arrakis was not the former home planet of House Harkonnen. Their home planet was always Geidi Prime. The Harkonnens were only administrators of the spice operation on Arrakis whereas the Atreides were granted the planet as a full fiefdom and had to completely move the house seat from Caladan. The Harkonnen's still had their house seat on Geidi prime while they ran the operation on Arrakis.
I can't think of a better person to cover the massive lore that is Dune. Can't wait to hear deep dives on the Bene Gesserit, the Tlelaxu, and the Spacing Guild. I'm excited!
The trap was laid not by the Harkonens, but by the Emperor himself. House Atreides was a potential threat to his power, with the capacity to raise a fighting force that could compete with the Emperor's otherwise-unmatched Sardaukar guard. And he was right.
The thought of you covering Dune with the same passion, respect and thoroughness that you have given Tolkien's work makes me a very happy person indeed :)
I've never been a massive Dune fan compared to other people but I'm glad you're trying out new worlds to make content on. I love Lord of the Rings and stuff but I'm guessing it can be hard to keep finding new topics to discuss.
there is only so much you can discuss about lord of the rings before you start making up random theory videos and stuff like that. i think dune is a good series and world for him to cover on this channel. most people who love fantasy also love dune. i know i do.
And, additionally, it makes sense to diversify at least to some degree. If you only make videos about one topic, you're putting all your audience eggs in one basket. And that's not sound financial advice.... 🙃
One of the reasons Herbert wrote Dune was due to the distrust he had of charismatic leaders and how the people are fickle, manipulable and surrender their freedom (with the respective critical sense and necessary distrust to the government) to follow the various scoundrels that infest the global history. The sight of JFK and the charisma he exuded - just remember the romanticism of his government and person that emerged after his assassination. The best passage of the 6 books is in the dialogue with Stilgar in "Dune Messiah": Genghis Khan killed 4 million, Hitler killed 6 million, and I sterilized planets." What a magnificent "hero" Paul Atreides was. And how the followers of a leader expand the mistakes of their leadership (religious, political, etc).
Yes! amazing, The Dune films spurred me on to read the books and I've read upto and finished God Emperor now. Ive really fallen for it all. I love your LoTR vids so I hope to see more of these Rob!
Just an opinion, the first three Dune books are my favourites, and could stand alone as a series like LOTR. I don't know whether I'd even advise you to read the books by Brian Herbert. They can be fun, but they lack the depth of Frank Herbert's writing, and feel a bit fanfic-ish. Again, just an opinion. And as a total coincidence, I just finished yet another Dune reread yesterday, and I'm now halfway through Messiah, thanks to being stuck with a vicious sinus infection and nothing to do but lay in bed and read. Damn, I love this series!
Ohh my god. Avoid spoilers for Heretics of dune and chapterhouse at all costs! I’ve read the entire 6 book series by frank (the books by his son brian are trash imo but each own) several times and you are about to get to my favorite parts. Books 5 and 6, heretics and chapterhouse. Enjoy!!
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 I'm definitely not going to spoil any of the good stuff for the uninitiated! I remember reading those books for the first time, and I envy anyone else about to experience that.
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 You can probably draw some parallels between the Brian Herbert books and the last three seasons of Game of Thrones. Some interesting ideas, but definitely falling down in the execution. I don't think Brian Herbert is a terrible author, but his books lack all of the atmosphere and subtle character work that make his father's books so thrilling. Personally, God Emperor is my favourite, as it feels like the most completely realised treatise from FH on all of the themes in his previous works. But I can see why some people find it slow and frustrating.
Three glaring errors: -it is not an intergalactic empire, but an interplanetary one that spans our galaxy -Arrakis is not the “home planet” of the Harkonnens (Giedi Prime is), but rather it was their fief -Jessica never married Leto, that’s pretty central to the plot
You’re wrong there. Although we don’t here of anyone going especially far or millions of planets being colonised, and most of the action probably occurs just in our arm of the Milky Way, Herbert did call the empire ‘multigalactic’ and there are constant references to it covering ‘the known universe’. Those other two things are glaring errors on Robert’s part though, and I think they show that he is not yet deep enough into the lore to be able to make trustworthy educational videos about Dune at this stage.
@ At the time of the first Dune book (when this video takes place), I don’t believe anything in the text supports that, it is only after The Scattering (post-GEOD) that we get textual evidence of intergalactic travel.
I say it's an intergalactic empire. Folding space is not the same as hyperspace or warp speed from Star Wars and Star Trek respectively. It's instantaneous travel, so they could go anywhere in the universe. Nowhere in Dune does it say it's only in our galaxy. I actually remember it being said that the Empire spans the universe.
@@jayjones5756what you say doesn’t matter much compared to the text, which says the Imperium spans “the known universe”, and as far as I know, it’s only until The Scattering after GEOD (literally thousands of years after the events of Dune) that we get first mention of intergalactic travel/colonization.
As a dune fan (books & films) I’m so excited to see videos like this from you! I really enjoy the asoiaf and lotr content so adding dune into the mix makes it even better :)
I'm absolutely thrilled that you're tackling the Dune lore! I've been a fan for decades, equally much as LOTR, and your insights to LOTR have always broadened my understanding of that universe. I really look forward to future videos potentially unveiling pockets of Dune lore I vaguely understood or failed to consider after my many reads over the years.
Wow, I'm so happy you're getting into these. You're my favorite lore presenter and the Dune universe is one of my favorites. Can't wait to see what's in store!
I know this isn't a deep dive, and I do love your work, so I feel bad about any critiques, but the Voice is so much cooler than just compelling a person to obey a command. It works better if tailored to the individual target after observation and sometimes a little trial and error and it can force the body to feel certain emotions, getting the target into certain mindsets without their realization, influencing their thoughts process and actions.
Watching the first Dune Movie by Dennis Villeneuve without any prior context whatsoever send me down a deep rabbit hole. It´s an awesome read, with intense character arcs. I´d love to see Robert focus on the two topics that I found to be most interesting: economic vs environmental interests of Fremen vs. colonializers, and religious believes leading to power structures as basis for governments. So excited to see this universe be taken apart!
I'm so glad you're finally covering Dune. I love ASOIAF and Dune so much and it warms my heart to see you're covering both. Hope you have deep dives into the story and characters in the future as well!!!
So perfectly made. I love your Tolkien videos and really enjoy every moment, constantly rewatching my favorite ones. Now with Dune, I only watched the first movie back in the days. I hope with you explaining the lore, I will be able the enjoy and understand the newer productions. So, thank you very much
Omg! I just finished watching both dune movies back to back and going to sleep now... lets just check youtube for a minute. And you just made a video about dune! Talk about serendipity!!!!❤
Hey Robert, I'm pumped you are getting into Dune! I really hope this is the first of many videos on the book series. Keep up the good work, I really love your videos!
Let me just say, I’ve been a fan of dune since I was 14. This series is probably 2nd only to LOTR in depth and lore. I’m so glad that you’ve decided to cover this. I would also be glad if you would cover the enderverse.
Hi Robert, this is everyone! My interest in the Dune universe tbh was sparked by that upcoming video game Dune Awakening. So I'm glad you're doing this series as well!
Looking very forward to this series! As someone who reads sci-fi extensively, I've always been intrigued by the world of Dune. But after reading the first novel twice, both times disappointed, I just can't bring myself to keep going. But there's no channel I trust more to explore and communicate the themes as they develop in the rest of the novels than this one!
I started following you because I'm starting to get deeeeep into Tolkien's Legendarium, but I've been a fan of Dune for years and years, so I am incredibly excited that you're starting to cover it!
This is a very welcome video. Dune is the finest sci-fi story ever written. You are the best in the business at video creation/narration of in-depth story analysis. I really hope you dig into the Dune universe in future videos. Note: your channel is the only one that I have notifications active.
So excited for this series! Cheers for expanding into new lore. I think one of the most interesting decisions Herbert made was to put the butlerian jihad in the distant past, such that we are meeting this world *closer* to the nadir of technology than the apex
I'm a HUGE Dune fan and a fan of this channel and super exited to see more on this subject. However, I have two notes: House Harkonnen's homeworld is Lankiveil and later Geidi Prime. Arrakis is a fiefdom, assigned to others at the whim of the Emperor. Keep up the good work. I'm happy to help if you want or need. ✌️
Oh, this is brilliant! So pleased to see you starting to delve into the Dune universe. Looking forward to future videos in the series. There is so much story behind the story, and the Denis Villeneuve films are superb. Another universe you could look at is Iain M Banks's Culture novels. Again, there's a lot going on there and your insight would be extremely interesting.
the spacing guild is wild, I was so happy you covered it. as well as the war to end AI. I can totally imagine humanity evolving into mentats and superhuman desert monk-warriors and secret all-knowing witch wives who create hand-sized boxes which contain pure unendurable pain, and THE VOICE, in about eight thousand years. I would like to also point out that one of the FIRST THINGS we did as a species, like fifty years into having computers, is make LLMs which are NOW indistinguishable from a human mind in some ways.
Finally!!! I was looking forward to your reviews and commentary on Dune 🎉 I’m reading Heretics of Dune now. This universe is fascinating can’t wait to hear all your thoughts on both book series and films
I am a fan of your channel and of Dune. I really enjoyed this, and would love to see you dive into the world of dune as you do with other great SF/F novels. Thank you!
Robert, I am glad you are adding Dune to your videos. Another very interesting and complex series starts with West of Eden by Harry Harrison. Really interesting, complex world. The starting point is , what if dinosaurs had never died out and instead evolved in to intelligent saurians.
A very small correction: Leto never married Jessica, a fact that he regretted. She was his consort, not his wife
6:36 I was just typing the same comment lol
We are concubines but history will look at us as wifes ...what a quote
Correct
@@gortauth3260 Jessica knew the truth.
These novels completely changed my outlook on life
Love that you're getting into Dune!
2 things though
- Jessica wasn't Leto's wife, but his concubine
-Arrakis isn't the Harkonnen homeworld, Giedi Prime is.
Can't wait for your next videos!
I guess "Arrakis was controlled (for some time) by the Harkonnen" might be the better wording of that sentence.
I rushed down to the comment section to make the Harkonnen homeworld correction too.
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 He did say home world, because I, having only read part of the first book, did not know this particular detail and found it a jaw dropping revelation.
It is literally written. “History will call us wives.” ;)
> Arrakis isn't the Harkonnen homeworld
This is actually an interesting point in the Emperor's "offer" to Atreides -- they *had* to move en masse because they weren't being offerred control of Arrakis, they were being offered the planet as their seat or homeworld. A house can't 'own' two planets, so they could either accept the Emperor's offer and move, or deny it and thus defy the emperor and set them on a path to civil war as the Emperor would see it as the opening of such.
Arrakis was not the former home planet of House Harkonnen. Their home planet was always Geidi Prime. The Harkonnens were only administrators of the spice operation on Arrakis whereas the Atreides were granted the planet as a full fiefdom and had to completely move the house seat from Caladan. The Harkonnen's still had their house seat on Geidi prime while they ran the operation on Arrakis.
Came here to say this!
@@jonnydeathstar-wotreplays2406 Me too.
Oh wow! A new series? That will be wonderful.
the new tv series isn't looking very good
@@clippy-v4q watched the 2 first episodes. Pretty damn good so far.
Wow, Dune! We have YEARS of In Deep Geek material ahead!
I can't think of a better person to cover the massive lore that is Dune. Can't wait to hear deep dives on the Bene Gesserit, the Tlelaxu, and the Spacing Guild. I'm excited!
So excited you started this series ❤❤❤
The trap was laid not by the Harkonens, but by the Emperor himself. House Atreides was a potential threat to his power, with the capacity to raise a fighting force that could compete with the Emperor's otherwise-unmatched Sardaukar guard. And he was right.
The thought of you covering Dune with the same passion, respect and thoroughness that you have given Tolkien's work makes me a very happy person indeed :)
My prayers have been answered, thanks for getting into this Robert
I've never been a massive Dune fan compared to other people but I'm glad you're trying out new worlds to make content on. I love Lord of the Rings and stuff but I'm guessing it can be hard to keep finding new topics to discuss.
there is only so much you can discuss about lord of the rings before you start making up random theory videos and stuff like that. i think dune is a good series and world for him to cover on this channel. most people who love fantasy also love dune. i know i do.
I found into the Fandom via the audio books, before I went to watch the dune films
And, additionally, it makes sense to diversify at least to some degree.
If you only make videos about one topic, you're putting all your audience eggs in one basket. And that's not sound financial advice.... 🙃
Patrick Stewart charging into battle with a pug is the one thing that’s better in that movie than the book!
OMG DUNE?!?! IM SOOOOO READY FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL VIDEOS TO COME!!
I, too, condone In Deep Geek diving into this universe. ASOI&F is overrated... as is The Witcher.
Happy youve started this series Robert. One of the best stories out there.
YES! Bless the Maker and His water!
One of the reasons Herbert wrote Dune was due to the distrust he had of charismatic leaders and how the people are fickle, manipulable and surrender their freedom (with the respective critical sense and necessary distrust to the government) to follow the various scoundrels that infest the global history.
The sight of JFK and the charisma he exuded - just remember the romanticism of his government and person that emerged after his assassination.
The best passage of the 6 books is in the dialogue with Stilgar in "Dune Messiah": Genghis Khan killed 4 million, Hitler killed 6 million, and I sterilized planets." What a magnificent "hero" Paul Atreides was. And how the followers of a leader expand the mistakes of their leadership (religious, political, etc).
But the end justifies the means. Sometimes you have to kill millions to save the few.
You gave me fortune, you gave me fame
You gave me power in your god's name
I'm every person you need to be
I'm the cult of personality
The spice must flow
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 coffee is disgusting
@@cp37373 We drink tea with our pinky fingers up on this channel! Roighty-ho, chaps!
@@cp37373I am sorry to inform you, you are wrong and must repent
The Pumpkin Spice must flow.
That line never shows up in the books and I’ve looked hard for it. It’s from that terrible movie back in the 80’s.
Wow am I happy you’re jumping into this content! One of my favorite channels
IN DEEP GEEK DOING DUNE???? LETS GOOOOO
LOVE that you're now covering Dune!! More please 😊 🙏
6:40 small mistake, but Jessica isn't Leto's wife, but his concubine.
O. M. G. I've been begging this channel to get into Dune lore for years.
Sooooooooo up for this. Please keep em coming.
Yes! amazing, The Dune films spurred me on to read the books and I've read upto and finished God Emperor now. Ive really fallen for it all. I love your LoTR vids so I hope to see more of these Rob!
Just an opinion, the first three Dune books are my favourites, and could stand alone as a series like LOTR. I don't know whether I'd even advise you to read the books by Brian Herbert. They can be fun, but they lack the depth of Frank Herbert's writing, and feel a bit fanfic-ish. Again, just an opinion.
And as a total coincidence, I just finished yet another Dune reread yesterday, and I'm now halfway through Messiah, thanks to being stuck with a vicious sinus infection and nothing to do but lay in bed and read. Damn, I love this series!
Ohh my god. Avoid spoilers for Heretics of dune and chapterhouse at all costs! I’ve read the entire 6 book series by frank (the books by his son brian are trash imo but each own) several times and you are about to get to my favorite parts. Books 5 and 6, heretics and chapterhouse. Enjoy!!
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 I'm definitely not going to spoil any of the good stuff for the uninitiated! I remember reading those books for the first time, and I envy anyone else about to experience that.
@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 You can probably draw some parallels between the Brian Herbert books and the last three seasons of Game of Thrones. Some interesting ideas, but definitely falling down in the execution. I don't think Brian Herbert is a terrible author, but his books lack all of the atmosphere and subtle character work that make his father's books so thrilling.
Personally, God Emperor is my favourite, as it feels like the most completely realised treatise from FH on all of the themes in his previous works. But I can see why some people find it slow and frustrating.
Three glaring errors:
-it is not an intergalactic empire, but an interplanetary one that spans our galaxy
-Arrakis is not the “home planet” of the Harkonnens (Giedi Prime is), but rather it was their fief
-Jessica never married Leto, that’s pretty central to the plot
Glad someone else caught all 3. A single galaxy is still HUGE for travel within your lifetime.
You’re wrong there. Although we don’t here of anyone going especially far or millions of planets being colonised, and most of the action probably occurs just in our arm of the Milky Way, Herbert did call the empire ‘multigalactic’ and there are constant references to it covering ‘the known universe’.
Those other two things are glaring errors on Robert’s part though, and I think they show that he is not yet deep enough into the lore to be able to make trustworthy educational videos about Dune at this stage.
@ At the time of the first Dune book (when this video takes place), I don’t believe anything in the text supports that, it is only after The Scattering (post-GEOD) that we get textual evidence of intergalactic travel.
I say it's an intergalactic empire. Folding space is not the same as hyperspace or warp speed from Star Wars and Star Trek respectively. It's instantaneous travel, so they could go anywhere in the universe. Nowhere in Dune does it say it's only in our galaxy. I actually remember it being said that the Empire spans the universe.
@@jayjones5756what you say doesn’t matter much compared to the text, which says the Imperium spans “the known universe”, and as far as I know, it’s only until The Scattering after GEOD (literally thousands of years after the events of Dune) that we get first mention of intergalactic travel/colonization.
Sooo happy you decided to get into the Dune universe. One of my all-time favorite.
As a dune fan (books & films) I’m so excited to see videos like this from you! I really enjoy the asoiaf and lotr content so adding dune into the mix makes it even better :)
I'm absolutely thrilled that you're tackling the Dune lore! I've been a fan for decades, equally much as LOTR, and your insights to LOTR have always broadened my understanding of that universe. I really look forward to future videos potentially unveiling pockets of Dune lore I vaguely understood or failed to consider after my many reads over the years.
CHOAM is not to manage the emperor’s wealth, it is more like the trade company for the universe. The emperor just holds a massive share in it
Wow, I'm so happy you're getting into these. You're my favorite lore presenter and the Dune universe is one of my favorites. Can't wait to see what's in store!
I know this isn't a deep dive, and I do love your work, so I feel bad about any critiques, but the Voice is so much cooler than just compelling a person to obey a command. It works better if tailored to the individual target after observation and sometimes a little trial and error and it can force the body to feel certain emotions, getting the target into certain mindsets without their realization, influencing their thoughts process and actions.
Watching the first Dune Movie by Dennis Villeneuve without any prior context whatsoever send me down a deep rabbit hole. It´s an awesome read, with intense character arcs. I´d love to see Robert focus on the two topics that I found to be most interesting: economic vs environmental interests of Fremen vs. colonializers, and religious believes leading to power structures as basis for governments. So excited to see this universe be taken apart!
I'm so glad you're finally covering Dune. I love ASOIAF and Dune so much and it warms my heart to see you're covering both. Hope you have deep dives into the story and characters in the future as well!!!
oh boy i can’t wait til you get to God Emperor. Leto’s Golden Path is an amazing sacrifice to break down
Very excited for Dune on the channel, Robert. The spice must flow!
Nice! I was always a Dune fan growing up. Dune is to sci-fi what LOTR is to fantasy. I’m delighted (but not surprised) to see Dune featured here!
So glad you're covering Dune too. Cemented your channel as my favourite on TH-cam. Thanks Robert.
You should definitely do more DUNE videos !!!! 👏👏👏☝️
So perfectly made. I love your Tolkien videos and really enjoy every moment, constantly rewatching my favorite ones.
Now with Dune, I only watched the first movie back in the days.
I hope with you explaining the lore, I will be able the enjoy and understand the newer productions.
So, thank you very much
So happy that you're starting Dune videos! I was so hyped after watching the Dune movies and really want to learn more about the universe.
Please, Robert! Please more dune content!! Love your channel so much!
So glad you’re taking on the universe of Dune! Keep the videos coming!
I’ve been hoping you’d start covering Dune for as long as I’ve been following this channel… so excited for this series going forward…
Nothing could’ve made me happier than you starting on Dune ♥️♥️♥️
Brilliant work. You've condensed the canon into a perfect introduction, no small feat
I absolutely love this series and would enjoy seeing you explore it in your usual depth. Looking forward to more!
Omg! I just finished watching both dune movies back to back and going to sleep now... lets just check youtube for a minute. And you just made a video about dune! Talk about serendipity!!!!❤
This has been a glaring omission from your brilliant and extensive library.
Thank you for this.
I am so glad to see you taking up Dune! This movie series has moved up in my personal ranking and I can't wait to see the 3rd installation!
Hey Robert, I'm pumped you are getting into Dune! I really hope this is the first of many videos on the book series. Keep up the good work, I really love your videos!
More DUNE videos please !!
Glad to hear you are branching off into other great works with your unique insights.
I’ve been on the fence about asking you to take on the Dune universe on this channel (one of the best on TH-cam by the way!) …so glad to see this!
I am SO ready for this one! Cheers, Robert! 🖤
Cannot wait to dig in to this series with you at the helm, Robert! Seriously life changing books!
Let me just say, I’ve been a fan of dune since I was 14. This series is probably 2nd only to LOTR in depth and lore. I’m so glad that you’ve decided to cover this.
I would also be glad if you would cover the enderverse.
Wow, looking forward to this series.
So excited. A couple of errors but I'm sure you'll get that corrected. It's a wild universe lol
Hell yeah! A deep dive into Dune Lore! Great decision and nice addition to this channel's roster.
I’ve never read Dune, and I have spent hours on the Wikipedia; it is that fascinating.
Robert I’m very glad to see you take this on.
I've always enjoyed your LotR and GoT deep-dive and lore videos, so it's exciting to see Dune get the In Deep Geek treatment!
Hi Robert, this is everyone!
My interest in the Dune universe tbh was sparked by that upcoming video game Dune Awakening. So I'm glad you're doing this series as well!
I love Dune! So excited for one of my favorite channels to start covering another of my favorite franchises!
Oh hell yeah brother! This is the kinda thing I can get behind Robert! Thanks for all you do!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeee boyyyyyyyy Roberts doing Dune content now!!!!
Please more dune content! I love your videos Robert I wish you nothing but good fortune.
05:35: One error: Arrakis isn't the home planet of the Harkonnen. Their home planet is Giedi Prime.
Very excited to delve into Dune! Thank you so much for your commitment to bringing us so much great content to chew on! 🙏
Looking very forward to this series! As someone who reads sci-fi extensively, I've always been intrigued by the world of Dune. But after reading the first novel twice, both times disappointed, I just can't bring myself to keep going. But there's no channel I trust more to explore and communicate the themes as they develop in the rest of the novels than this one!
I'm so very glad you're covering Dune! More please!
So excited for your coverage of Dune! I love listening to your videos
One of my favorite creators covering my favorite universe. A good day, indeed.
Yes! I can’t wait for you to do your thing with the Dune series.
Sir I cannot WAIT to watch your Dune videos! Hope this becomes as big a series as ASOIAF! Cheers.
Awesome that you're opening up the Dune Universe! Hoping for more Dune videos!
I started following you because I'm starting to get deeeeep into Tolkien's Legendarium, but I've been a fan of Dune for years and years, so I am incredibly excited that you're starting to cover it!
This is a very welcome video. Dune is the finest sci-fi story ever written. You are the best in the business at video creation/narration of in-depth story analysis. I really hope you dig into the Dune universe in future videos.
Note: your channel is the only one that I have notifications active.
So excited for this series! Cheers for expanding into new lore. I think one of the most interesting decisions Herbert made was to put the butlerian jihad in the distant past, such that we are meeting this world *closer* to the nadir of technology than the apex
YES IDG AND DUNE, FINALLY !
I'm a HUGE Dune fan and a fan of this channel and super exited to see more on this subject.
However, I have two notes: House Harkonnen's homeworld is Lankiveil and later Geidi Prime.
Arrakis is a fiefdom, assigned to others at the whim of the Emperor.
Keep up the good work. I'm happy to help if you want or need. ✌️
I don't think you've ever done a video on Dune. It's another great story and great world that can be explored more in depth!
Nicely done!
So glad you have started working on Dune as well.
Oh, this is brilliant! So pleased to see you starting to delve into the Dune universe. Looking forward to future videos in the series. There is so much story behind the story, and the Denis Villeneuve films are superb.
Another universe you could look at is Iain M Banks's Culture novels. Again, there's a lot going on there and your insight would be extremely interesting.
Yes, please!!
I'm so here for in deep geek to edutain me on Dune lore
the spacing guild is wild, I was so happy you covered it. as well as the war to end AI. I can totally imagine humanity evolving into mentats and superhuman desert monk-warriors and secret all-knowing witch wives who create hand-sized boxes which contain pure unendurable pain, and THE VOICE, in about eight thousand years. I would like to also point out that one of the FIRST THINGS we did as a species, like fifty years into having computers, is make LLMs which are NOW indistinguishable from a human mind in some ways.
Finally!!! I was looking forward to your reviews and commentary on Dune 🎉 I’m reading Heretics of Dune now. This universe is fascinating can’t wait to hear all your thoughts on both book series and films
Oh keep the Dune lore coming, I’ve watched all the LOTR and GOT videos you’ve made and am a huuuuge Dune fan so this is a great surprise
Can’t wait to watch this as someone who has been procrastinating starting the series in either book or film form.
The SPICE MUST FLOW! I'm so happy to see you covering Dune! Huge fan of your LOTR stuff Robert!
Excited for this series. Can’t wait to see the next video.
Great idea to get into this massive world. Looking forward to your content, and good luck!
Excellent addition! More Dune, please!! 🙏🏼🙂
You already do a lot, but I love your videos and am always looking forward to videos on different works!
Very excited to get Dune stuff with you, was surprised you hadn't yet. I hope you keep the same standard you've had for other series.
Ooo, Dune in In Deep Geek?
Sign me up!
Been enjoying the ASOIAF content very much through the months, but certainly can’t wait to see more on Dune!
I am a fan of your channel and of Dune. I really enjoyed this, and would love to see you dive into the world of dune as you do with other great SF/F novels. Thank you!
Robert, I am glad you are adding Dune to your videos. Another very interesting and complex series starts with West of Eden by Harry Harrison. Really interesting, complex world. The starting point is , what if dinosaurs had never died out and instead evolved in to intelligent saurians.
Great to see you expanding the horizons and going into one of the best fantasy Worlds of all time.
I love Dune. Very much looking forward to this channel covering it.
Oh, snap! This series is the one I've been most excited for you to do!