I must have read the Dune series cover to cover half a dozen times, and every time that I do - I discover something new and thought provoking that is usually something that translates to the world around us.
In the 4th book Leto talks about the restrictions on movements in his empire, getting around involves walking and how that is a key component of the oppression and control that his Golden Path is providing. Leto seems to be saying that the 4000 years of his tyranny is essential to program freedom mindedness into humanity at a genetic level, so that the species never again is inclined to let itself stagnate under control.
Then I look around at the incredible efforts made to crush freedom of movement (lockdowns, the EV lie, public transport (which really is limiting movement to where the cabal allows) etc) and I see terrifying parallels with Leto's restrictions on movements and how it is a key part of Empire.
The sexual thralldom used by the Honored Matres is like the Covid hysteria, it is a powerful force for ruling while it lasts - but when the hysterical hold is broken it will rebound violently on those who used it.
So much wisdom from one man - he was never really honoured properly for his amazing mind.
I must have read the Dune series cover to cover half a dozen times, and every time that I do - I discover something new and thought provoking that is usually something that translates to the world around us.
In the 4th book Leto talks about the restrictions on movements in his empire, getting around involves walking and how that is a key component of the oppression and control that his Golden Path is providing. Leto seems to be saying that the 4000 years of his tyranny is essential to program freedom mindedness into humanity at a genetic level, so that the species never again is inclined to let itself stagnate under control.
Then I look around at the incredible efforts made to crush freedom of movement (lockdowns, the EV lie, public transport (which really is limiting movement to where the cabal allows) etc) and I see terrifying parallels with Leto's restrictions on movements and how it is a key part of Empire.
The sexual thralldom used by the Honored Matres is like the Covid hysteria, it is a powerful force for ruling while it lasts - but when the hysterical hold is broken it will rebound violently on those who used it.
So much wisdom from one man - he was never really honoured properly for his amazing mind.