The Foundation Trilogy

The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction series that explores the collapse of a vast Galactic Empire and the efforts to preserve knowledge and civilization. Central to the story is "psychohistory," a scientific method that predicts large-scale societal trends. The series follows the Foundation, a group dedicated to guiding humanity through a turbulent future, using this method to minimize chaos and ensure a new, stable galactic order. It combines themes of politics, technology, and human resilience, depicting how strategic planning and understanding human behavior can influence the course of history over centuries.