Tag: Dunes
Tag: Dunes
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The absence of artificial intelligence in the fantasy universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune cycle – Part II: Do not corrupt the human soul
In the Dune universe, the absence of artificial intelligence is justified by deep ethical reasons. The dialogue between Paul Atreides and Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam emphasises the prohibition against creating machines that imitate the human mind, which is considered an act of counterfeiting and degrading the human essence. This prohibition is linked to the…
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The absence of artificial intelligence in the fantasy universe of the Dune cycle by Frank Herbert — Part I: The Butlerian Jihad
In the Dune universe, the absence of artificial intelligence is a deliberate choice emerging from fear of human enslavement at the hands of other humans using machines to achieve domination. The prohibition originates from the Butlerian Jihad, an event that leads to the destruction of all "thinking machines" and which establishes a taboo against technology.…