Neo-Feudalism in the Space Age
In the Dune universe, set tens of thousands of years in the future, humanity is organized into feudal fiefdoms and guilds. I wrote about this last year, but I think it’s worth delving into...
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The United States of Dune
Frank Herbert’s Dune is one of the greatest works of science fiction ever written. While it’s not as popular as Star Wars and Star Trek, it’s every bit as engrossing. One of the things...
Corporate Feudalism: The End of Nation States
Have you ever read Dune? Set 20,000 years in the future, it tells of a universe controlled by a hodgepodge of corporate and feudal interests. There’s an emperor balanced against a council of noble...
Poverty: the Greatest Threat to Our Republic
Poverty in America is worse than ever. A recent report from the Census Bureau shows that the number of Americans below the poverty line is at an all-time high. And with the threat of...
