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“The series includes Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation, which were directly inspired by Gibbon.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Isaac Asimov's influence
For: Fans of science fiction and history
Key quote: “Asimov directly modeled it on it.”
The host discusses Isaac Asimov's literary contributions, particularly his 'Foundation' series, and its historical inspirations. They draw parallels between Asimov's narrative and Edward Gibbon's historical analysis, emphasizing the significance of Asimov's work in understanding societal decline.