The implication I took was that "Dune" was somehow a less fascinating and intricate universe, a la "fantasy is fantasy," which I found to be condescending to the work. "Dune" is rich with implications for science, religion, and linguistics. See the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis!
I don't mean to harp, and I'm enjoying Dr. Yeskov's work. I just found the comment a little irksome.
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The implication I took was that "Dune" was somehow a less fascinating and intricate universe, a la "fantasy is fantasy," which I found to be condescending to the work. "Dune" is rich with implications for science, religion, and linguistics. See the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis!
I don't mean to harp, and I'm enjoying Dr. Yeskov's work. I just found the comment a little irksome.