Dune Series PHD Episode 19 The Dangers of The Hero and Society's Messianic Impulse Introduction
Channel: Doc Sloan's Science Fiction Station
Date: 2021-10-04

Beginning our investigation into the second of the Dune Series' major themes, that of the disastrous messianic hero. The Dune series is an attack against the hero on a number of levels, and in this episode we explore the nature of the hero in science fiction at the time. 
Herbert's exploration of the hero examines how society can fall under the spell of such a charismatic individual. Leaders make mistakes, and the nature of their power can amplify these mistakes. To Herbert society has both a need and a role in creating such individuals, and this messianic impulse is one that befalls humanity time and time again. 
In this episode we look begin to look at what makes a hero, and exactly what kind of hero Frank Herbert was trying to create. With Paul Atreides Herbert crafts a very attractive individual for the reader, and sets them up for a hard lesson indeed.

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