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The Foundation Trilogy
Book • 1950
The Foundation Trilogy, written by Isaac Asimov, is a seminal work in science fiction that explores the collapse of the Galactic Empire and the subsequent efforts to preserve human civilization.
The series, inspired by Edward Gibbon's 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' introduces the concept of psychohistory, a mathematical science that predicts the future behavior of large populations.
The trilogy consists of 'Foundation' (1951), 'Foundation and Empire' (1952), and 'Second Foundation' (1953).
It follows the establishment of the Foundation by Hari Seldon, who aims to shorten the dark age that will follow the empire's collapse from 30,000 years to just 1,000 years.
The series is known for its intricate plot, clever resolutions to seemingly impossible situations, and its exploration of themes such as governance, warfare, and the rise and fall of empires.
The series, inspired by Edward Gibbon's 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' introduces the concept of psychohistory, a mathematical science that predicts the future behavior of large populations.
The trilogy consists of 'Foundation' (1951), 'Foundation and Empire' (1952), and 'Second Foundation' (1953).
It follows the establishment of the Foundation by Hari Seldon, who aims to shorten the dark age that will follow the empire's collapse from 30,000 years to just 1,000 years.
The series is known for its intricate plot, clever resolutions to seemingly impossible situations, and its exploration of themes such as governance, warfare, and the rise and fall of empires.
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Ariel Ekblaw as one of the science fiction authors she read growing up, introduced by her father.
Ariel Ekblaw as one of the science fiction authors she read growing up, introduced by her father.
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Mentioned by James McGinniss as a trilogy he read after reading The Three Body Problem, highlighting the first book as incredible.
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