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Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune

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TAKE HOME THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S BOXED SET THAT INCLUDES DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF Set on the planet Arrakis, Frank Herbert's epic Dune saga tells the story of Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a...

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Andy Samberg discussed the title in two episodes, noting that he loved the movie and was drawn to explore the book because of its richer, more descriptive storytelling. He highlighted the audiobook version as especially appealing, with different narrators voicing each character, which he found cool and immersive. Overall, he expressed strong enthusiasm for the book as a complement to the film.

Highly Recommended

Episode: "Andy Samberg"

It was described as more descriptive than the movie, even though the movie is fantastic.

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I've been listening to Dune why because I love it. I love the movie so much I was like, I actually want to go back and I've never read the book. I've never heard the book I should say and so it's really cool. They have all these people narrating it different different characters It's really cool and if you're a fan of Dune and Arrakis and learning about Arrakis and and and Frank Herbert who wrote it is like It's it's much more descriptive than the movie even though the movies fantastic But to hear all the words and how he describes everything and you go. Oh, yeah. I remember that It's really really cool

Episode: "Andy Samberg"

The book was described as being more descriptive than the movie. It was also described as being a cool audiobook because the different characters were narrated by different people.

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I've been listening to Dune why because I love it. I love the movie so much I was like, I actually want to go back and I've never read the book. I've never heard the book I should say and so it's really cool. They have all these people narrating it different different characters It's really cool.

and if you're a fan of Dune and Arrakis and learning about Arrakis and and and Frank Herbert who wrote it is like It's it's much more descriptive than the movie even though the movies fantastic

But to hear all the words and how he describes everything and you go. Oh, yeah. I remember that It's really really cool

Episode: "Oscar Isaac"

They discussed the impact of Dune, noting its relevance and how the film's themes felt prophetic, with one host calling it an incredible film.

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I know, I love that. It's so good. ... Dune. Yeah. And there's a pretty bleak look into our future. I know. Yeah. ... Alex Garland is, I mean, this guy. ... It's crazy. ... Dune was incredible.

I just saw it like 10 times. I love it. It's incredible. The relevance it has today is wild.

Episode: "Denis Villeneuve"

Villeneuve said the Dune books had deep roots in his mind from his teenage years and that adapting them into two films allowed the story to be split across the first and second parts.

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Like the Dune books, the books that I read when I was a teenager. And those books have deep roots in my mind and in my soul. And those books have been with me through the years.

Now, with Dune, fortunately, you were able to break it up into two parts. And the second one was the second half of the book.

The Joe Rogan Experience

In the first episode, Duncan Trussell highly recommended the title as one of the best sci‑fi books and noted that the film adaptation of the second installment was considered superior to the first, especially for fans. In a later episode, Brian Redban mentioned hearing that the new sequel film was widely praised and discussed its influence on and relationship to the Star Wars franchise. Overall, the book was presented as a standout work that resonated strongly with the hosts and listeners.

Highly Recommended

Episode: #2157 - Duncan Trussell

It was highly recommended as one of the best sci-fi books, and the movie adaptation of the second book was described as being better than the first.

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Dune.

Frank Herbert.

It's one of the best sci-fi books.

Dune.

Second one is better than the first and the first is great if you're like a Dune nerd, which I am.

Episode: #2155 - Brian Redban

It was mentioned that the movie "Dune 2" was really good, with many people saying so. The movie was said to be inspired by the original Star Wars movie, which in turn was inspired by the 1965 novel "Dune".

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I haven't watched Dune.

And then when they fired Gina Carano from the Mandarin, I was like, shut up.

So you were saying Dune is just like Star Wars, is really just a different version of Dune. And Dune is like the better version.

Supposedly, the guy that made Dune went and saw Star Wars and went home and made Dune.

Or I think that's what the story was. Maybe I'm wrong.

Well, Dune is based on a novel, right?

He saw the original Star Wars and then went home and wrote Dune about the same time.

Oh, there you go.

Interesting.

A 1965 novel upon which Dune is based also inspired the storytelling of Star Wars.

Ah, that makes sense.

Either way around.

The other way around.

Yeah.

I thought it was earlier too.

But I heard Dune, the new Dune 2 is the shit.

I keep hearing it from everybody that it's really good.

Stuff You Should Know

The podcast hosts discussed the book Dune and the upcoming film adaptation, revealing that neither of them had read the book or seen the movie before.

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Chuck, have you ever read the book Dune?

— Episode: Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They...

Episode: Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They Are

The podcast hosts discussed the book Dune and the upcoming film adaptation, revealing that neither of them had read the book or seen the movie before.

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Chuck, have you ever read the book Dune?

Nope, I haven't either.

Have you ever seen the movie?

Nope.

Me either. Oh, that's interesting. You know, they're making it again. That's great. That Dennis Villanue guy. Oh, he's good, man. Yeah, he's amazing. He did the arrival, right?

Episode: Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They Are

The book and movie adaptations were discussed, with neither host having experienced either, leading to speculation about listener feedback.

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Chuck, have you ever read the book Dune?

Nope, I haven't either.

Have you ever seen the movie?

Nope.

Me either. Oh, that's interesting. You know, they're making it again. That's great. That Dennis Villanue guy. Oh, he's good, man. Yeah, he's amazing. He did the arrival, right?

Episode: Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They Are

The book and its movie adaptations were briefly discussed, with the hosts admitting they had neither read nor seen it. They mentioned a new movie adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve was in the works.

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Chuck, have you ever read the book Dune?

Nope, I haven't either.

Have you ever seen the movie?

Nope.

Me either. Oh, that's interesting. You know, they're making it again. That's great. That Dennis Villanue guy. Oh, he's good, man. Yeah, he's amazing. He did the arrival, right?

The Rest Is History

The hosts highlighted the book as a prime example of the Folio Society's beautifully crafted deluxe editions, mentioning it alongside other classic titles. They noted its inclusion in the society's collection as a testament to its enduring appeal.

Episode: 600. CHATHAM HIGH STREET

The hosts highlighted Frank Herbert's Dune as another example of a beloved title the Folio Society publishes as a beautifully crafted book.

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things like George Orwell's 1984 or the quests in J.R. Tolkien or Frank Herbert's Dune

Episode: 600. CHATHAM HIGH STREET

The Folio Society segment also highlighted Frank Herbert's Dune as another title they publish in deluxe format.

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Frank Herbert's Dune

Episode: 598. The First World War: The Eastern Front Explod...

It was listed among the Folio Society's beautifully designed editions of beloved works.

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Frank Herbert's Dune...

Episode: 597. The First World War: The Massacre of the Inno...

The Folio Society's catalogue was highlighted for offering highquality editions of classics such as Frank Herbert's Dune.

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Things like George Orwell's 1984 or the Quests in J.R.R. Tolkien or Frank Herbert's Dune.

Episode: 412. Romans in Space: Star Wars, Dune and Beyond.....

They noted that Dune was written in the 1960s by Frank Herbert and described its desert planet Arrakis, sandworms and the spice melange that powers space travel.

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And Dune was written in the 60s by Geico Frank Herbert.

It's full of giant kind of sandworms and things. But what Arrakis produces is a kind of weird thing called spice that effectively powers space travel. It's also called melange.

The Dan Le Batard Show

The hosts briefly reflected on the iconic characters of the book, mentioning Paul Atreides as a standout protagonist. They also noted that they were currently reading the novel, had not finished it yet, but were enjoying it so far and recognized its influence on Star Wars. Overall, the discussion was positive but informal.

Episode: Mystery Crate: Episode Two Hundred - Ninety - Thre...

The hosts mentioned they were reading Dune, had not finished it yet, but liked it so far.

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I read Dune.

I'm not finished with it, though, but I like it so far.

I heard it's a I know Star Wars took like inspiration from Dune.

Episode: Draft Night in Pittsburgh: Ty Simpson's Triumph &...

The hosts briefly mentioned thinking about Dune and its iconic characters, noting Paul Atreides as the protagonist.

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I think about Dune, right? Dune. All these great characters. The guy's name? Paul. Yeah, Paul Atreides.

The Megyn Kelly Show

The book 'Dune' and its sequel, 'Children of Dune', were mentioned in the context of the idea that those in power utilize the virtue of the other side as a weapon against it, as shown through a quote from the book.

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When I am weak, I demand freedom because it is according to your values. When I am strong, I demand obedience because it is according to my values

— Episode: Corruption of Our Institutions, and Unac...

Episode: Corruption of Our Institutions, and Unaccountable...

The book 'Dune' and its sequel, 'Children of Dune', were mentioned in the context of the idea that those in power utilize the virtue of the other side as a weapon against it, as shown through a quote from the book.

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When I am weak, I demand freedom because it is according to your values. When I am strong, I demand obedience because it is according to my values

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

It was discussed as a book that someone was reading and found to be quite difficult, particularly after consuming a large amount of psychedelic mushrooms.

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I'm gonna read the book.

— Episode: Ep 369 - Honeymoon

Episode: Ep 369 - Honeymoon

It was discussed as a book that someone was reading and found to be quite difficult, particularly after consuming a large amount of psychedelic mushrooms.

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I'm gonna read the book.

I heard the books, they heard it. I heard it's awesome.

I heard it's very difficult to read.

It's all about like a dude sitting there tapping into his consciousness.

I was the first book I read after did the five grams of mushrooms. I like sat in a bathtub and was like I think I made a mistake I feel weird and I cracked open Dune.

This American Life

During a tour of a protester's apartment, the narrator listed Dune among the sciencefiction titles on the bookshelf.

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Two bookshelves, science fiction, Dune, Hitchhiker's Guide, Fahrenheit 451, Orwell, Vonnegut.

— Episode: 877: The Making Of

Episode: 877: The Making Of

During a tour of a protester's apartment, the narrator listed Dune among the sciencefiction titles on the bookshelf.

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Two bookshelves, science fiction, Dune, Hitchhiker's Guide, Fahrenheit 451, Orwell, Vonnegut.

Modern Wisdom

He mentioned having read the Dune book and said he would be interested in watching Dune2 because of his prior experience with the novel.

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I've read the book and loved it like as a teenager

— Episode: #591 - Critical Drinker - Hollywood’s Me...

Episode: #591 - Critical Drinker - Hollywood’s Message Is D...

He mentioned having read the Dune book and said he would be interested in watching Dune2 because of his prior experience with the novel.

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I've read the book and loved it like as a teenager

The Toast

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The Toast

The classic scifi novel Dune was named among the titles being turned into movies or series.

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Dune by Frank Herbert.

— Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday...

Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday, July 8th...

The classic scifi novel Dune was named among the titles being turned into movies or series.

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Dune by Frank Herbert.

Morning Wire

She expressed her love for Dune, calling it incredible and stating that the first Dune is the best scifi book of all time.

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I love Dune. Dune's incredible. Dune's incredible. Have you read the books? Yes. Yeah. Dune, the first Dune, the first is the best scifi book of all time.

— Episode: From Writer’s Room to Princess of Atlant...

Episode: From Writer’s Room to Princess of Atlantis: Rose R...

She expressed her love for Dune, calling it incredible and stating that the first Dune is the best scifi book of all time.

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I love Dune. Dune's incredible. Dune's incredible. Have you read the books? Yes. Yeah. Dune, the first Dune, the first is the best scifi book of all time.

The problem with Dune is the worldview that takes over that is built in from the beginning is very dark and very fatalistic. I love that I can have some hope and optimism in the first one.

Behind the Bastards

The book was mentioned in the context of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, as a more artistic version of the same story, with less orcs.

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So you need more red because the red makes everything.

— Episode: Part One: Tech Bros Have Built A Cult Ar...

Episode: Part One: Tech Bros Have Built A Cult Around AI

The book was mentioned in the context of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, as a more artistic version of the same story, with less orcs.

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So you need more red because the red makes everything.

Yeah. Red makes it go faster.

And obviously the thing that the Warhammer people are are inspired by is like the book Larian Jihad and Dune, which is the the more artful version of that story with less orcs, which makes it inferior in my mind. But I do love Dune.

Pivot

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Pivot

The title was highlighted as a standout work from the 1980s that skillfully blended politics and science fiction, earning praise from multiple hosts. It was also mentioned casually as a recent purchase from a local store, underscoring its continued popularity among listeners.

Highly Recommended

Episode: The Year in Pivot: AI, Unions, Taylor Swift, and I...

A listener mentioned that they had bought a copy of the book "Dune" along with some other items after having gone to Carl's Pharmacy.

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And a Clark bar and the book Dune

Episode: Rep. Adam Schiff on the Capitol Attack Anniversary...

It was described as one of the great books of the 1980s, a fantastic book that brought together politics and science fiction. The movie adaptation was mentioned, but deemed not great enough to get people into theaters; it was suggested that releasing it as a miniseries would have been more successful.

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First off, one of the great books of, I think it was the 80s, Frank Herbert, a fantastic book that brought together politics and science fiction. The movie, okay, maybe even good, not great, not enough to get people to go into the movie theaters. If they had taken most of the edits and strung it out into eight 40 minute episodes, it would have been the talk of the water cooler or the virtual water cooler for eight weeks running, either how bad it was or how good it was.

The Viall Files

In the episode, a caller noted that a high‑profile public figure had offered to send them his book and some merchandise, though the exact title was not identified. The discussion was brief and simply highlighted the gesture rather than reviewing the content. The sentiment was neutral, reflecting a casual mention.

Episode: E274 Ask Nick- He Was Always Living The Single Lif...

The high-profile public figure mentioned by the first caller had intended to send the caller his book, although the specific title was not provided.

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He wanted to send me his book. He wanted to send me some merchandise.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

It was mentioned as Elizabeth's least favorite book, which she gave a one-star rating on Goodreads, after Otis challenged her to read it.

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I saw Dune and I was like, oh, there's my favorite book.

— Episode: Goodreads: Otis and Elizabeth Chandler

Episode: Goodreads: Otis and Elizabeth Chandler

It was mentioned as Elizabeth's least favorite book, which she gave a one-star rating on Goodreads, after Otis challenged her to read it.

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I saw Dune and I was like, oh, there's my favorite book.

And I said, I've never heard of this book. What is this book?

And he got very agitated and said, what do you mean you've never read Dune?

And I said, OK, how about this? I'll read that if you read Pride and Prejudice.

And then I wrote this review in Goodreads about how Dune was not my kind of book. And I gave it one star.

Fresh Air

Podcast

Fresh Air

An audiobook version of the classic sciencefiction masterpiece was highlighted as a new audio release.

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The audiobook of Frank Herbert's science fiction masterpiece features a full cast that brings a new generation to the classic series.

— Episode: An 'Exvangelical' On Loving & Leaving Th...

Episode: An 'Exvangelical' On Loving & Leaving The Church

An audiobook version of the classic sciencefiction masterpiece was highlighted as a new audio release.

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The audiobook of Frank Herbert's science fiction masterpiece features a full cast that brings a new generation to the classic series.

Episode: Best Of: The Making Of 'Dune' / Why We Remember

Villeneuve had read the novel Dune as a teenager, and it served as a major inspiration for his filmmaking.

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Villeneuve was a teenager when he read the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert.

Episode: 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve

Villeneuve recalled reading the novel at age 13 and praised Herbert's ecological worldbuilding, noting that the book inspired his lifelong fascination with the Dune universe.

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My guest, Denise Villeneuve, was a teenager when he read the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert.

I read the first book at 13 but then there's many books and my love for Dune went on through the years.

And also I was in love with biology when I was a student and it's something that I was mesmerized how Frank Herbert used ecology to express himself.

I was very excited when I learned that the book will be brought to the screen and it's something that I remember watching the movie and being very mesmerized and impressed by how David Lynch approached it.

I was very excited when I learned that the book will be brought to the screen and it's something that I remember watching the movie and being very mesmerized and impressed by how David Lynch approached it was also destabilized by some of his choices.

10% Happier with Dan Harris

The Malala Fund team put out two books that became bestsellers, which were part of a larger storytelling plan developed after Malala was shot.

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And we ended up putting out two books that became best sellers and then a film that did really well

— Episode: Shiza Shahid, Malala Fund Co-Founder

Episode: Shiza Shahid, Malala Fund Co-Founder

The Malala Fund team put out two books that became bestsellers, which were part of a larger storytelling plan developed after Malala was shot.

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And we ended up putting out two books that became best sellers and then a film that did really well

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

This book was described as interesting after the speaker saw the movie.

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Oh, in another book I'm rereading just because I saw the movie as Dune. I remember it's really interesting.

— Episode: Office Hours: Is Nuclear Power the Futur...

Episode: Office Hours: Is Nuclear Power the Future?, Is the...

This book was described as interesting after the speaker saw the movie.

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Oh, in another book I'm rereading just because I saw the movie as Dune. I remember it's really interesting.

StarTalk Radio

It was mentioned that both Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Colbert had seen the movie adaptation of this book, and Neil critiqued the worm's movement in the film, pointing out its unrealistic depiction.

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I got into a little dustup on the late show with Stephen Colbert because I just we have both seen Dune.

— Episode: Robots Searching for Life on Saturn’s Mo...

Episode: Robots Searching for Life on Saturn’s Moon with Ma...

It was mentioned that both Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Colbert had seen the movie adaptation of this book, and Neil critiqued the worm's movement in the film, pointing out its unrealistic depiction.

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I got into a little dustup on the late show with Stephen Colbert because I just we have both seen Dune.

So what'd you think of Dune because he loves these big fantasy stories, right?

Okay, but there's a scene where the worm moves really fast and it is straight as it does that the worm has no legs or arms or wings.

So you can't take a straight thing and just zoom down the highway.

If you ever see a stretched out snake, it is harmless to you.

Episode: SEASON PREMIERE: A Conversation with Tim Ferriss

It was recommended as a great example of world-building and for those seeking to learn about leadership, demonstrating the educational value of science fiction.

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Dune, certainly. If you want to learn about leadership, I think Dune is a fantastic book.

Episode: Cosmic Queries – Science in Pop Fiction

It was mentioned that the character Yusel in the book Dune was a nickname given to Paul Atreides by the Fremen. The speaker also mentioned that the book was too thick for them to read, so they watched the movie instead.

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Yusel was the name of the character in Dune by Frank Herbert. It was the nickname given by the Fremen to Paul Atreides.

I saw the movie, the book was too thick for me to read.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Exploration

While discussing space travel, Neil deGrasse Tyson briefly mentioned Frank Herbert's 'Dune' and the concept of 'fold space' as a form of faster-than-light travel.

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And don't forget fold space from Dune.

Dune, the movie was 1980s but the book is 1950s I think.

Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Mae Jemison

It was mentioned in passing as an example of a book that uses the star Canopus as a plot element, relating it to the star's significance in human history and potential futures.

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It is the star about which the Spice Planet orbits in the novel Dune.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Exploration

While discussing interstellar travel, Neil deGrasse Tyson briefly mentioned Frank Herbert's 'Dune' and the concept of 'fold space' as a faster-than-light travel method that predates Star Trek.

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And don't forget fold space from Dune.

Dune, the movie was 1980s but the book is 1950s I think.

Timcast IRL

The book is mentioned when discussing the movie and its portrayal of giant sandworms. The movie is described as a satire written by a person who never read the book.

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No, that's Dune.

— Episode: Timcast IRL #1049 Biden FREEZES On Stage...

Episode: Timcast IRL #1049 Biden FREEZES On Stage, White Ho...

The book is mentioned when discussing the movie and its portrayal of giant sandworms. The movie is described as a satire written by a person who never read the book.

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No, that's Dune.

Yeah, but like even in the movie, the bugs are like the bad guys. They launched it. They, they, they attacked earth. Yeah. It's very Buenos Aires.

Episode: Timcast IRL #927 Primary TO BE CANCELED With Trump...

It was said that there is a great quote from Dune. It was said that when someone is weaker than someone else, they ask for freedom because that is according to their principles. But when someone is stronger than someone else, they take away someone's freedom because that is according to their principles.

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Well, when Frank Herbert had this great quote in Dune, he goes, when I'm weaker than you, I ask for freedom because that is according to your principles. And when I'm stronger than you, I take away your freedom because that is according to my principles.

Episode: Timcast IRL #738 TRUMP IS BACK, Posts To Youtube A...

The book, specifically an episode of South Park, was referenced during a discussion about the benefits of gut bacteria, and how one could benefit from a fecal transplant.

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Yeah, that's from dune. Yes. Well, they did the episode where they wanted was at tom brady's feces Because if you got his fecal bacteria would make you yeah, it would make you strong and fit fecal implants They do that that's a whole like scientific path

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