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Foundation

by Isaac Asimov · 1951

Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction novel opening the Foundation series.

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Isaac Asimov · Science fiction author and biochemist

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Isaac AsimovScience fiction author and biochemist

Author of the Foundation series and major works of science fiction and popular science.

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Foundation

by Isaac Asimov · 1951

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Isaac Asimov · Science fiction author and biochemist

Documented citation: Public indexes report Hassabis calling the original Foundation trilogy one of the best science fiction series ever written.

Documented citation Mentioned social Demis Hassabis post about Foundation

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