In the Year 2525. An Exordium & Terminus On DUNE.

First, an excerpt from related article “ELVIS: ALIENS IN YOUR ATTIC”:

“ Austin Butler had only a few roles before this film.

Noticeably Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” where he portrays a character named Tax (tithe), self-describing as “The Devil“.

Just recently, in Wes Anderson’s stupid flick, “The Dead Don’t Die”.

In this article, I will maintain the case that he was specifically chosen for the role by the casting* (see: cast away) manager, for his previous role in “Aliens in the Attic“.

He has since then starred in the anticipated part 2 of the DUNE saga on the big screen – Where he depicts Feyd Rautha (his uncle* is Vladimir Harkonnen – Vladimir means “Master of the world”). A “False messiah“.

Sidenote: Feyd’s brother, Glossu Rabban, is portrayed by Dave Bautista.
Again, a specific choice, since John the Baptist was Jesus’ cousin.

The very name, Austin Butler, “Magnificent butler”, alludes to the in-universe “Butlerian jihad”, and aligns our expectations with the producers’.

That scenario deals with the coming of a messiah to the Hebrews of the Middle East and an obsession with the fabled “spice mélange”; a dichotomy plays out between two worlds or houses for the prized planet.

The Freemen cherish their holy water basin, while The Baron dips again in a petroleum-like jacuzzi. The planet of the antagonists has a reverse sun, which steals light rays and leaves only infra-red – to us perceived as a black and white scenery.”

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DUNE is known for its’ themes and motifs; Hebrews in the middle-east, A.I. abolition, secret plans within plans, politics in the space age, futurology, and environmentalism.

It had occurred to me, that before DUNE was published, there were no literary (meaning no other form of media was available at the time) examples in previous decades or even centuries, where humanity could reflect a society, a culture, a state, where a cabal held the position of “Deep-State”.

I inquired ChatGPT on this topic.

If we imagine a graph, then we have the notion itself spread as thin as it can be at all;

• Circa 3760 BCE – the invention of writing (Jewish year zero).
• 475–221 BCE – Sun Tzu’s “Art of War”.
• 1532 – Macchiavelli’s THE PRINCE.
• 1895 – Bolesław Prus – “Pharaoh”.
• 1900 – The Wizard of OZ.
  “Don’t pay attention to the man behind the curtain.”
• 1951 – Isaac Asimov’s “The Foundation”
• 1965 – DUNE by Frank Herbert.
• 1996 – A Game of Thrones / A song of ice and fire.

This list can obviously be altered a tat, excluding all matters of GPT-suggested titles. But the point still stands.
Following are the speculated manners that made this topic relevant and actual;

1. Post-war Anxiety and Paranoia: The mid-20th century was marked by significant geopolitical tensions, including the Cold War and the fear of nuclear annihilation. This atmosphere of anxiety and paranoia-fueled interest in conspiracy theories, government secrecy, and the idea of hidden forces manipulating world events.
2. Technological Advances: The 20th century witnessed rapid technological advancements, particularly in communication and surveillance technologies. These developments heightened concerns about government surveillance and the potential for abuse of power by unseen entities, contributing to narratives of hidden powers and secret organizations.
3. Literary and Cultural Movements: The mid-20th century saw the rise of literary and cultural movements that embraced speculative and dystopian themes. Science fiction, in particular, became a popular genre for exploring alternate realities, political intrigue, and the consequences of unchecked power.
4. Historical Events and Revelations: Throughout the 20th century, various historical events and revelations shed light on covert government operations, intelligence agencies, and clandestine activities. For example, the Watergate scandal in the 1970s exposed political corruption and covert surveillance by the U.S. government, further fueling public interest in hidden powers and secret cabals.
5. Social and Political Unrest: Periods of social and political unrest, such as the civil rights movement, anti-war protests, and labor strikes, prompted skepticism towards established power structures and institutions. This skepticism is often manifested in literature and popular culture through narratives questioning authority and exploring hidden agendas.

Some titles that I decidedly and purposefully excluded for obvious reasons;

1. “The Illuminati in Drama Libertas” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1774): This play by Goethe, though less known than his other works, involves a secret society called the Illuminati and explores themes of conspiracy, manipulation, and hidden agendas.
2. “The Wandering Jew” by Eugène Sue (1844): This novel follows the adventures of a mysterious immortal figure, the Wandering Jew, and delves into themes of secret societies, religious conspiracies, and hidden knowledge.
3. “Les Liaisons dangereuses” by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782): While not directly about clandestine organizations, this epistolary novel depicts a web of manipulative relationships among the French aristocracy, exploring themes of power, seduction, and betrayal.
4. “The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins (1868): This early detective novel involves the theft of a valuable diamond, secret conspiracies, and hidden motives, reflecting themes of intrigue and clandestine actions.

1. “The Illuminatus! Trilogy” by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson (1975): While not from previous centuries, this trilogy draws heavily on conspiracy theories and explores themes of secret societies, government manipulation, and esoteric knowledge. It’s a satirical and surreal exploration of these themes.
2. “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas (1844): While primarily a revenge story, “The Count of Monte Cristo” involves elements of hidden identities, secret plots, and manipulation behind the scenes. The protagonist, Edmond Dantès, uncovers layers of deception and intrigue as he seeks vengeance against those who wronged him.
3. “The Man Who Was Thursday” by G.K. Chesterton (1908): This novel is a metaphysical thriller that involves anarchists, secret societies, and allegorical elements. While not explicitly about a deep-state organization, it deals with themes of deception, betrayal, and the nature of authority.
4. “The Secret Agent” by Joseph Conrad (1907): Set in London, this novel revolves around anarchists plotting a terrorist attack. It explores themes of political intrigue, espionage, and the workings of underground organizations.

Essentially, GPT insisted on sticking to the current state of affairs, talking about “1984” (published in 1949) and “Brave New World” (published in 1932), and Kafka for some reason, all the way insisting to remind me that “Deep state” is a modern terminology/nomenclature.