thinking about #vibeCoding versus traditional (imperative) programming (or for most people I respect, "actually coding"), an analogy has come to mind in relation to #Dune's fictional universe:
"vibe coding is just talking to machines, imperative programming is *using the Voice* on them".
I used to love the #Dune universe, I discovered the first book in a small town bookstore when I was a teenager and since then it has been THE fantasy world refuge of my mind for a couple decades; then I realized (probably read somewhere) that it's just another blatant "white savior" trope.
In plain sight.
I still haven't recovered, and the movies almost made me sick for the fight in my mind, heart, memory.
I loved the new Chani (different from the books) in Dune2, but the changes just rub salt into that open wound.
cannot unsee.
I need "The Dispossessed, but Fremen" to heal.