Foundation

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“Foundation” by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction classic that introduces the concept of psychohistory, a science that predicts the future of large populations. The novel follows Hari Seldon as he establishes a Foundation to preserve knowledge and mitigate the fall of the Galactic Empire. The book explores themes of power, social order, and the role of science in shaping society, becoming a foundational work in the genre.

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Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” is a seminal work of science fiction that introduces the concept of psychohistory, a science that can predict the future of large populations. The novel follows Hari Seldon, a mathematician who predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire and establishes the Foundation, a group of scientists and scholars tasked with preserving knowledge and shortening the inevitable dark age that will follow. The book explores themes of knowledge, power, and the cyclical nature of history, while also raising questions about the role of free will versus determinism. Asimov weaves a compelling story of political intrigue, rebellion, and the use of science as a tool for social change. “Foundation” is the first in a groundbreaking series that has had a profound influence on the science fiction genre.