Foundation series
The Foundation Series is a science fiction saga by Isaac Asimov, first published in the 1940s. It explores the rise and fall of a galactic empire and introduces the concept of "psychohistory," a fictional science that uses mathematics and sociology to predict the future of large populations. The story follows the efforts of mathematician Hari Seldon, who creates the Foundation to preserve knowledge and culture after foreseeing the empire's inevitable collapse. Through its themes of fate, free will, and the cyclical nature of history, the series presents a complex vision of humanity's struggle for survival and progress.
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The "Foundation" series, created by Isaac Asimov, is a science fiction saga that explores the rise and fall of a galactic empire. It centers on the use of "psychohistory," a mathematical science that predicts the future of large populations. The main character, Hari Seldon, develops a plan to save civilization from inevitable decline by establishing a "Foundation" to preserve knowledge and culture. Over the series, themes of politics, history, and the resilience of humanity are examined as different factions vie for power and influence in a rapidly changing universe.