Who was the author of the science fiction "Foundation" series of stories?
Correct answer: Isaac Asimov
Phiend99
Asimov is and has always been my favorite SF author, since I was able to read. I had an opportunity to meet him when he appeared as a guest speaker at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Science Museum in the mid-70's. He was promoting his new book, "Murder at the ABA". I have a signed copy of the book. Since both my parents and my sister worked at the Franklin Institute Research Labs, which was connected to the Museum, I also had the opportunity to have lunch with him. We ate at the McDonald's that was inside the Museum. He was very humble, as I recall. Asimov inspired me to become an Engineer and Physicist in college.
VividPotion6704
Great books. great author. great scientist, great man. He designed the 4 Laws of Robotics which we use today in the development of artificial intelligence. He is much missed.
AstroScout
Long live Hari and beware The Mule.
Phiend99
VividPotion6704, there are THREE laws of robotics, not four. Fundamentally, a robot cannot harm a human being, a robot cannot allow a human being to come to harm, and a robot must obey a human being's orders (in reverse order). These were developed by Asimov's fictional character, Dr. Susan Calvin, who appeared in his anthology, "I, Robot".
Conehead
Love this author!!!