Muad'Dib once said of his birth planet, Caladan, "We had no need to build a paradise of the mind on Caladan-we could see it physically all around us'' And m paradise what need is there of education? FORMAL EDUCATION One can readily grasp the frustration experienced by many who attempted to bring serious education to the quiet villages and towns of Caladan They all failed except Doctor Louis Katsher IV, artist, musician, dancer and director Dr Katsher (5844-6951), recognized the lack of motivation among the people of Caladan for any form of education that was n6t in itself intellectually or artistically interesting The need for vocational training simply did not exist on the water-nch tropical planet Food was readily available from the fertile seas and from the lush plants full of fruit, bemes and wholesome legumes Shelter was not a serious concern because the temperature was mild and the weather was seldom severe Nor were military arts a necessity given the peace imposed on Caladan by its planetary governors, who had put a virtual end to tnbal battles Village rivalries were settled by sporting contests The economic base of Caladan was not extensive, limited mostly to tourism and the export of whale fur The tourist trade used some skilled persons, but the majority of jobs it supported were either m ancillary, family-owned small busmeses or in minimal ly trained staff personnel Often the great inter-planetary hotel chains handled all necessary job-training programs The small businesses that catered to the needs of the tour ists were