Dan Kwartler: Why should you read "Dune" by Frank Herbert?

Why should you read "Dune" by Frank Herbert?

A mother and son trek across an endless desert. Wearing special suits to dissipate heat and recycle moisture, the travelers aren't worried about dying of thirst. Their fears are much greater. Soon, the sound of the desert is drowned out by a hissing: a mound of sand 400 meters long bursts from the desert floor and races towards them. This is the world of "Dune." Dan Kwartler dives into the epic story. [Directed by Recircle, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cem Misirlioglu / WORKPLAYWORK].

Frank Herbert’s "Dune" imagines a future where people rule the stars but have banned computers after a devastating war with machines. On the desert planet Arrakis, every drop of water is precious, and vast sandworms threaten travelers at every turn. The story centers on competing noble houses and a coveted resource called spice, which powers the galaxy’s economy and enables astonishing powers. Deeply rooted in environmental and philosophical themes, Dune’s world builds on intricate ecosystems and centuries-old secret societies.