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412. Romans in Space: Star Wars, Dune and Beyond...
The Rest Is History
Empires and Predictions: Lessons from Asimov
This chapter explores the parallels between the decline of empires in Asimov's 'Foundation' and historical accounts, particularly Gibbon's perspectives. It highlights the role of psycho-historian Harry Selden in predicting chaos, alongside discussions on historical patterns and figures that challenge conventional understandings.
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