Dune is "science fiction" insofar as it takes place on a desert planet with space worms and space travel is a thing. In reality it's a deep critique on the foun

Dune is "science fiction" insofar as it takes place on a desert planet with space worms and space travel is a thing. In reality it's a deep critique on the foundation and evolution of religion not to mention the nature of familial relationships. Given the heady topics, and deeply layered study into human nature, I personally forgive the "because magic"