DUNE’s Prescient Nightmare: Science Fiction’s Greatest Cautionary Tale
The cautionary tale. It is as old as humanity itself, offering counsel along with entertainment and pathos. Everything from mythological, heroic narratives to fairy tales reminds us of our physical and emotional frailties: mortality, greed, jealousy, hubris. In these regards we are no different than our pre-historic ancestors who dwelled in caves. Yet we keep telling…
