Prophecy, Psychedelics, and Power in Dune

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, focusing on the spice melange as a symbol of spiritual transcendence and systemic control. This webinar examines the tension between personal faith and institutional tradition, the commodification of transcendent truth, and the dual role of psychedelics as tools for both liberation and oppression.

We’ll discuss Herbert’s insights on religion, politics, and self-cultivation, and their relevance to today’s psychedelic renaissance. Whether you’re a fan of Dune or curious about the intersection of mysticism and power, this session offers fresh perspectives on Herbert’s visionary universe.

This webinar will be broken into two abstracts: “Ayahuasca as Oil – Dune and the Spirituality Industry,” presented by Mark Juhan Schunemann, and “‘The Spice Must Flow’ – The Politics and Power of Psychedelics in Dune,” presented by Joseph Crickmore.

We are taking donations for both speakers via our Paypal or Venmo accounts. 100% of contributions will be split among Mark and Joseph to thank them for their time.

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