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To you, a robot is just a robot. But you haven’t worked with them. You don’t know them. They’re a cleaner, better breed than we are. When Earth is ruled by master-machines... when robots are more human than humankind. Quote by Dr. Susan Calvin It is in this book, we

The Caves of Steel0:00/1123.961× The Caves of Steel is a science fiction mystery novel by Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in his Robot series, and it introduces three of his most famous characters: Elijah Baley, a New York City detective; R. Daneel Olivaw, a humanoid

Asimovs The Naked Sun 0:00/833.161× Isaac Asimov’s science fiction novel, The Naked Sun, set in the distant future, presents a murder mystery on the planet Solaria. Solaria is unique due to its sparse human population and heavy reliance on robots for all aspects of life. The inhabitants

Robots of Dawn Humanitys Galactic Future0:00/792.561× Isaac Asimov’s The Robots of Dawn is a compelling science fiction mystery that continues the adventures of Elijah Baley and his robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw. This novel, the third in the series, masterfully blends a detective thriller with profound

Robots and Empire0:00/848.881× Robots and Empire is a fascinating and important novel in the Asimov universe, as it serves as a crucial bridge between the Robot and Foundation series. The book takes place after the events of The Robots of Dawn, continuing the story of Gladia, Daneel,

The Currents of Space0:00/858.121× In the grand tapestry of Isaac Asimov’s future history, a period exists between the early days of human expansion into the galaxy and the far-flung era of the Foundation. This is the time of the Galactic Empire’s growth, a period of consolidation and

The Stars Like Dust0:00/1068.041× Isaac Asimov’s “The Stars, Like Dust” introduces Biron Farrill, son of a murdered Rancher, who is thrust into a galaxy-spanning conspiracy after a near-fatal “joke” on Earth. Pursued by the tyrannical Tyranni, Biron escapes Earth with Sander Jonti and Artemisia Hinriad, embarking on

Pebble in the Sky0:00/1105.721× In the beginning of “Pebble in the Sky” we are introduced to Joseph Schwartz, a man who appears to be navigating the twilight years of his life in a familiar setting, yet a sense of displacement and the uncanny quickly begins to permeate

Isaac Asimov’s “Prelude to Foundation” opens with Hari Seldon’s arrival on Trantor. Seldon, a mathematician, attends a science convention where his ideas about psychohistory gain attention. He quickly finds himself caught in the political machinations of the Empire. Various factions seek to either use or suppress his theories. Seldon must

This story explores Hari Seldon’s struggles with psychohistory, politics, and personal relationships as the Galactic Empire faces decline. Seldon navigates political intrigue involving figures like Joranum and Emperor Cleon while attempting to refine psychohistory to mitigate the Empire’s fall. Family plays a crucial role, particularly his complex relationships with his

The story takes place in a future galactic empire on the brink of collapse. Hari Seldon foresees a long period of anarchy and establishes the Foundation to preserve knowledge and shorten the dark age. The excerpts introduce key characters like Gaal Dornick and detail Seldon’s trial, where he defends his

Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Empire continues the saga of the Foundation. It examines the challenges faced by the Foundation as it grows and encounters unexpected threats. A key theme explores the limitations of Hari Seldon’s initial plan and the emergence of factors he couldn’t foresee. The narrative focuses on how

Second Foundation0:00/1122.081× The novel Second Foundation is a science fiction narrative that builds upon concepts and events established in Asimov’s earlier works, particularly Foundation and Foundation and Empire. The story takes place in the future, and it involves characters with advanced mental abilities. In “Second Foundation,” Asimov

Foundations Edge0:00/820.041× The Isaac Asimov’s Foundation’s Edge, the fourth book in the Foundation series. It takes place 498 years after the establishment of the First Foundation. While there is a period of peace and prosperity, questions are raised about the historian Hari Seldon and a young councillor

Foundation and Earth sees Golan Trevize of the Foundation, with his friend Janov Pelorat, and a Gaia-Being Bliss, on a quest to decide the future of the Galaxy. Trevize is trying to make the momentous choice between the First Foundation, the Second Foundation, and Gaia.