Yeah, Paul is the product of generations of research into trying to produce their equivalent of the ubermensch, the Kwisatz Haderach. He <i>does</i> receive training as a Mentat from Thufir Hawat, but I think it is implied that such a thing only worked because of his Bene Gesserit training and the fact he is a superior example of humanity.<p>It&#x27;s been awhile since I&#x27;ve read through the Dune novel, I should go read it again.