tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175911616602946416.post1527587922936435282..comments2023-06-01T07:48:41.000-04:00Comments on Science Fiction Times: Foundation Group Read Part 1 (of 2)Jim Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16768774128257259384noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175911616602946416.post-90076790066849915982012-01-13T16:19:29.732-05:002012-01-13T16:19:29.732-05:00I'm also very jealous that you got to hear him...I'm also very jealous that you got to hear him speak.<br /><br />I think Asimov did a wonderful job of giving us just the important snippets of what is going on. We don't need to know the nitty gritty details of Seldon's or Hardin's or anyone's life. We only need to know how they relate to the Foundation, because The Foundation is the main character of this story.<br /><br />I too find a galaxy spanning empire pretty crazy. It would just fall apart. <br /><br />and science as religion? Agreed - it's a stroke of genius.Andrea Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862046162890751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175911616602946416.post-89921047112794488402012-01-11T00:57:16.939-05:002012-01-11T00:57:16.939-05:00I could see the similarities with the Roman Empire...I could see the similarities with the Roman Empire, but I hadn't picked up on the Old Testament influence. I'll have to keep my eyes open.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175911616602946416.post-75422967086823786852012-01-10T16:17:14.393-05:002012-01-10T16:17:14.393-05:00I think this is one book that you could definitely...I think this is one book that you could definitely read more than once in fact, as far as my reading goes it would probably be better the second time around as I tend to rush through the first time. There's such a lot of political maneouvering going on that a second read would probably clarify a few things (for me anyway!) <br />Thanks<br />LynnLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175911616602946416.post-25054914100470681212012-01-09T21:59:32.933-05:002012-01-09T21:59:32.933-05:00How cool that you got to hear him lecture!!! Wow!...How cool that you got to hear him lecture!!! Wow! <br /><br />I have only had a few years of exposure to Asimov, but he is certainly one of my favorites as well, and each time I pick up another of his books, like my recent read of The Positronic Man, he becomes even more solidified as a favorite.<br /><br />Love the comparison between the Israelites journey in the OT and Foundation. I'm going to be thinking a lot about that one. <br /><br />"impact" is a good word, and I agree that the impact Asimov achieves here is largely because of the way in which he structures this story. And I like how the Encyclopedia also helps fill us in on some of the details, and its existence in a future when these stories are being related makes for some interesting speculation about how things will all work out.<br /><br />Although I've read it once before it has been long enough that the details of the story feel new despite my knowing where the story is headed. I have just passed into the second half of our read and am enjoying how the religious aspects are playing out. Also really enjoyed Hari's second speech, but will talk about that more next week.<br /><br />Love your perspective on this story, Jim. You have a much more extensive handle on sf history than the majority of us participating in the group read.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.com