Dune: Part Two

This week I saw the second part of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune. You've probably seen the glowing recommendations. I'll confirm that the movie is very good, a visually stunning experience. I certainly think it cements Villeneuve's adaptation as the definitive cinematic treatment of Frank Herbert's novel. I recommend seeing it, although it's worth first … Continue reading Dune: Part Two

A machine in the likeness of a human mind

In the fictional far future of the classic science fiction novel, 'Dune', computers are taboo across all human cultures, the result of an ancient jihad which resulted in the religious commandment: "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind."  The result of this commandment, is that computers, robots, or artificial intelligence … Continue reading A machine in the likeness of a human mind