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Books by Isaac Asimov mentioned on podcasts
Isaac Asimov's contributions to science fiction were discussed across various programs. On StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson referenced Asimov's I, Robot when discussing humanoid robots in science fiction, and later mentioned streaming the television adaptation of Foundation, noting how the story incorporates characters who utilize nanobots to heal injuries. On Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, host Matt shared that he was reading an Isaac Asimov book from 1950, marveling at how accurately science fiction from that era depicted future technology, while co-host Ben mentioned accidentally purchasing the second volume of the Foundation series out of sequence before starting fresh with the first. On The Joe Rogan Experience, guest Duncan Trussell highlighted Foundation as a major inspiration for numerous popular science fiction franchises, including Star Dune and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Finally, on the Lex Fridman Podcast, guest Ariel Ekblaw recalled that Isaac Asimov's Foundation Trilogy was among her favorite sci-fi reads while growing up.
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Foundation
Foundation by Isaac Asimov is a classic science fiction masterpiece that chronicles a group of scientists working to preserve knowledge and shorten a dark age following the collapse of a galactic empire.
Discussed“Yeah, well you know what that reminds me of, Chuck, is do you remember that big coffee table gnome book from the 70s, like Garden Gnomes?”
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I, Robot
Discussed“This is the same with Isaac asimov's ey robot which predates the Jetson”
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The Foundation Trilogy
Discussed“What were your favorite sci-fi authors when you were growing up? Probably Isaac Asimov's Foundation Trilogy.”
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