Abu and Leo present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience.
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Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar
Written by Abu Zafar and Luna Linstrot
Starring:
Noah Perito as Moneo
Logan Schmucker as Duncan
Sean Alexander as Paul
Leo Wiggins as Leto II
Abu Zafar as Duke Leto
Kayse Schmucker as Lady Jessica
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What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 2)
Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?
This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory
(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?
(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity
(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art
(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art
(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?
(01:12:03) Outro
(01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone
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Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Abu and Leo bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love you.
This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation.
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What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 1)
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
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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Gom Jabbar is the ultimate guide to the Dune universe for both longtime fans and newcomers. Join hosts Abu and Leo as they dive deep into every aspect of Dune lore, from Frank Herbert's original novels to HBO's television show and Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster films. New episodes every other Friday.
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