
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was a prolific American author and biochemistry professor, best known for his works in science fiction and popular science. Born on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia, he immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. Asimov's most notable contributions to science fiction include the 'Foundation' series and the 'Robot' series, where he introduced the famous Three Laws of Robotics. His writing is characterized by its imaginative scope and logical constructs, influencing generations of writers and scientists. Beyond fiction, Asimov wrote extensively on various scientific topics, making complex ideas accessible to the general public. He passed away on April 6, 1992, but his legacy continues to shape discussions on technology, ethics, and the future of humanity.
Born on Jan 02, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,974 | $56,000 | 53$ |
United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
Totals | 3 | 379,836,367 | 79,907 | $22,456,000 | 4,425$ |
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United States:
Isaac Asimov saw this coming in his 'I, Robot' stories that consider how an 'aligned' robotic brain could still go wrong in ways that harm humans.
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Spain:
Isaac Asimov is referenced among brilliant minds whose quotes punctuate the exhibition.
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Slovenia:
Isaac Asimov formulated the first law of robotics over 80 years ago.
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