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- Jeff Bezos — Named in the same 2001 Fast Company interview, describing himself as "a big science-fiction fan" who loved Dune source ↗
Summary
Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction masterpiece set on the desert planet Arrakis, following young Paul Atreides as his family is betrayed, he is driven into exile among the Fremen, and he discovers his destiny as a messianic figure who will reshape the galaxy. The novel is a dense work of political intrigue, ecological science, and mystical philosophy, examining themes of leadership, religion, resource control, and the dangers of charismatic authority. It remains the best-selling science fiction novel of all time.