Isaac Asimov
Science fiction writer and futurist
Born
1920
106 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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As a science fiction writer and biochemist, this individual created a vast body of work that has influenced the genre. The Foundation series and the Robot series, including I, Robot, exemplify pioneering ideas in science fiction literature, such as robotics and psychohistory. Additionally, authored numerous non-fiction books across various subjects, making complex scientific ideas accessible to the general public.
Founded the basis of modern science fiction
Published over 500 books and numerous essays
Created the Three Laws of Robotics
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