This is the correct take of the message. It also, given the universe the story is set in, is the only way towards success. Within the big picture, I have empathy for Paul, as he is put in a situation he cannot win and has to follow for the better outcome (for himself, family, humanity).

Wishing for omniscience is like wishing for immortality. Be careful, you might get it. I love the scene after the awakening. Seeing all paths, knowing the only one that will work, and seeing its horror.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

One thing to note that I think we're supposed to question is that we mostly only have Paul's (and later Lato II's) perspective. In the version we hear, what they're doing seems evil but is the only path to a good outcome, where humans have free will. However, I think we're supposed to question if they're actually fully omniscient. I think we're supposed to consider that there's other ways to achieve the same goal. This is just the only path Paul and his descendants can see.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The books do a far better job portraying this. The characters tell the reader. The trilogy spends more time giving Momoa extra scenes than it does following the story. (Yeah, it could be worse, but they miss a lot of critical events).

[–] AnchoriteMagus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

As long as Denis doesn't wuss out and gives me at least some on screen God-worm, all is not lost.