Isaac Asimov

The Foundation trilogy

The Foundation, established after the Old Empire gives way to barbarism, fights against a mutant strain called the Mule and tries to get rid of the Second Foundation after learning it will inherit a future Empire.

Second Foundation

Foundation, Foundation and Empire

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Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right!

cf. Vonnegut, “science is magic that works.”

For it is the chief characteristic of the religion of science that it works, and that such curses as that of Aporat's are really deadly.

cf. Sunzi; Gibson, “if they think you’re technical, go crude.”

It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety."

A transcript of the BBC's radio adaptation of The foundation trilogy.

The Foundation Trilogy

Stephen Campbell

Petition to start referring to recessions as Seldon Crises.

"Tell me, Renn," Alia began, her brows furrowed in deep thought, "why are there no women in the initial accounts of the Foundation?"

Renn smiled softly, his eyes reflecting the wisdom of countless star systems. "Ah, an observant question, Alia. Remember, Asimov was writing in an era where the cosmos of science fiction was mostly populated by men, both as creators and consumers of the narratives. The women of that time were, unfortunately, overlooked."

"But that's deeply unfair," Alia replied, a firm resolve in her voice.

"Indeed," Renn agreed, his gaze steady on his young student. "But take solace in the fact that Asimov later included notable female characters in his works. In 'Foundation's Edge' and 'Foundation and Earth', the character Bliss plays a significant role. Progress, though sometimes slow, is inevitable."

"So, we've evolved from those times?" Alia asked.

"Yes, our society has evolved," Renn affirmed. "Modern adaptations of these works, like the 'Foundation' series on the Hypernet, have made efforts to address this imbalance, featuring a gender-balanced cast of characters. It's a testament to how stories can change and grow, just like the civilizations they describe."

Alia nodded, her eyes shining with newfound understanding. "So, the story of the Foundation is still being written?"

"Yes," Renn said, his voice resonating through the library, "the Foundation, like the universe itself, continues to expand and evolve."

"Tell me, Renn," Alia began, her brows furrowed in deep thought, "why are there no women in the initial accounts of the Foundation?"

Renn smiled softly, his eyes reflecting the wisdom of countless star systems. "Ah, an observant question, Alia. Remember, Asimov was writing in an era where the cosmos of science fiction was mostly populated by men, both as creators and consumers of the narratives. The women of that time were, unfortunately, overlooked."

"But that's deeply unfair," Alia replied, a firm resolve in her voice.

"Indeed," Renn agreed, his gaze steady on his young student. "But take solace in the fact that Asimov later included notable female characters in his works. In 'Foundation's Edge' and 'Foundation and Earth', the character Bliss plays a significant role. Progress, though sometimes slow, is inevitable."

"So, we've evolved from those times?" Alia asked.

"Yes, our society has evolved," Renn affirmed. "Modern adaptations of these works, like the 'Foundation' series on the Hypernet, have made efforts to address this imbalance, featuring a gender-balanced cast of characters. It's a testament to how stories can change and grow, just like the civilizations they describe."

Alia nodded, her eyes shining with newfound understanding. "So, the story of the Foundation is still being written?"

"Yes," Renn said, his voice resonating through the library, "the Foundation, like the universe itself, continues to expand and evolve."

Le cycle de Fondation, Intégrale Tome 1 : Fondation ; Fondation et empire ; Seconde fondation

Marion

Les 3 tomes ne sont pas à 5 étoiles mais globalement la trilogie principal du cycle de fondation est un coup de coeur. Tellement de retournement de cerveaux, j'adore ça !

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