Dune | The Science of Science Fiction
In Frank Herbert's Dune, just one planet produces a commodity so valuable, it's responsible for faster-than-light space travel and granting its users extended lifespans and psychic powers. This product, known as spice, is related to the planet's fearsome 400-meter sandworms and becomes the center of an interstellar war. Control the spice and the universe with this look at the ecology of Dune. This video is episode 18 from the series How Science Shapes Science Fiction, presented by Charles L. Adler Learn more about science fiction at www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 Inspiration for Frank Herbert's Dune 03:31 Dune Wins Two Major Sci-Fi Awards 05:16 Plot of Dune 08:05 Dune's Emphasis on Holism and Gaia Hypothesis 14:44 Comparing Dune's Ecology to Daisyworld 16:26 How Dune Reflects History of Sand Dune Stabilization 20:07 War against the Chtorr Series and Ecology 23:21 Global Warming Themes in Science Fiction ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Dune #SciFi #MuadDib #TheSpiceMustFlow
