Isaac Asimov - The Foundation Trilogy Foundation Foundation and Empire Second Foundation The Stars, Like Dust The Naked Sun I, Robot

Isaac Asimov's works, particularly the *Foundation Trilogy* and *I, Robot*, are cornerstones of science fiction. 

1. **Foundation Trilogy**:
   - **Foundation**: Introduces Hari Seldon and his concept of psychohistory, a way to predict and influence the future of large populations.
   - **Foundation and Empire**: Explores the challenges the Foundation faces from the remnants of the Galactic Empire and the emergence of the Mule, a mutant with the ability to manipulate emotions.
   - **Second Foundation**: Focuses on the secretive Second Foundation, which aims to guide the galaxy towards a better future while dealing with threats to its existence.

2. **The Stars, Like Dust**: A standalone novel set in Asimov's broader universe, dealing with themes of rebellion and the struggle against oppression.

3. **The Naked Sun**: A part of the Robot series, it features detective Elijah Baley as he investigates a murder on the planet Solaria, where robots outnumber humans.

4. **I, Robot**: A collection of short stories exploring the ethical and moral implications of artificial intelligence, presenting Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics.

These works together illustrate Asimov's profound insights into humanity, society, and technology. 

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