

Good analysis; one note I’d make is that I’d assume western intelligence has tried to do some seismic mapping of the site by sneaking recording equipment nearby. No telling how accurate that would be, but they might have a rough idea what they’re up against. His analysis holds true, though, even with that note.
I believe in God Emperor he touched on the book mentality when Leto 2 talked with some Bene Jesserit about how machines made you treat people like machines, and that was the concept that was overthrown.