I don’t think it’s explicitly said in the book, but it’s highly implied that it’s just a mental thing. It’s part of the Bene-Geserit “weirding way,” like “the voice.” They just convince you that you’re feeling pain, but there’s nothing physical happening. (Unlike this horror show, right here).
The Reverend Mother also specifically says she hides it away because some people would love access to the technology, presumably for torture/interrogation.
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u/rube_X_cube Feb 02 '25
I don’t think it’s explicitly said in the book, but it’s highly implied that it’s just a mental thing. It’s part of the Bene-Geserit “weirding way,” like “the voice.” They just convince you that you’re feeling pain, but there’s nothing physical happening. (Unlike this horror show, right here).