9: A Cautionary Tale about Destiny and the Power of Dreams (DUNE PART ONE)

The Power of Storytelling
Written By Derrick Hatch

Dreams are messages from the deep; but where will our dreams ultimately take us? In this episode, we begin our deep dive into all things 'Dune', including an analysis of the 2021 film. We explore this cautionary tale through the lenses of identity and destiny, incorporating insights from Jonathan Gottschall's book The Storytelling Animal. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose 'Dune' (1:33)

  • 'Dune's' Context (4:26)

  • Analyzing 'Dune' (13:18)

  • The Storytelling Animal & 'Dune's' Relevancy (36:20)

  • Conclusion (41:46)

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