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The Last Question

Isaac Asimov wrote almost 90 books from a hospital bed after undergoing heart surgery in his later years. In one of his final tales, Asimov explores the issues at the vary heart of the definition of autonomy and sentients.

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  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov
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    Isaac Asimov dreamed of a better future where robots can do mankind's dirty work. His I, Robot stories led to the creation of real-life industrial robots and inspired generations to embrace the science and technology of a robo-friendly world.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: H.G. Wells
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    With stories like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells established himself as a sci-fi writer of almost clairvoyant talent. But these tales of hi-tech adventure hold an ominous warning - beware the dark side of progress.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K Dick
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    Philip K. Dick's ideas have influenced the development of real-life breakthroughs in everything from robotics to law enforcement. The brilliant, troubled sci-fi legend's work confronts readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality?

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  • Play Prophets Of Science Fiction: Young Asimov
    Young Asimov

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    What was it that drove young Isaac Asimov to become one of history's most renowned authors? Maybe it was candy!
  • Play Prophets Of Science Fiction: The Last Question
    The Last Question

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    Isaac Asimov wrote almost 90 books from a hospital bed after undergoing heart surgery in his later years. In one of his final tales, Asimov explores the issues at the vary heart of the definition of autonomy and sentients.
  • Play Prophets Of Science Fiction: In the Army
    In the Army

    Prophets Of Science Fiction (02:22)

    Isaac Asimov's love of humanity and his distaste for violence against others came, at least partly, from his experience in the Army.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Dark View of Tech
    Dark View of Tech

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    Philip K. Dick is perhaps the most influential innovator in the science fiction world because of the dark view he took on technology's impact on mankind.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Century Ahead of His Time
    Century Ahead of His Time

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    Science fiction expert Dr. Michio Kaku believes Wells was more than a century ahead of his time and, in fact, helped create the science fiction genre.
  • Play Prophets Of Science Fiction: Time Travel
    Time Travel

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    Dr. Michio Kaku explains that a wormhole is essentially a shortcut through space and time. Is time travel really possible? And if so, how do we avoid opening a metaphysical Pandora's box?
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Losing His Twin Sister
    Losing His Twin Sister

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    Philip K. Dick suffered the loss of his twin sister shortly after birth and it had a pronounced effect of the rest of his life.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: A Life About Death
    A Life About Death

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    It was Mary Shelley's personal history that led to her fascination with bringing life from lifelessness.
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    Prophets of Science Fiction celebrates the minds of those who saw the future - visionary authors, dreamers and creators whose dreams of tomorrow are reality today. Premieres Wednesday, November 9 at 10PM e/p on Science.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Heat Rays Today
    Heat Rays Today

    Prophets of Science Fiction (02:03)

    Experts at Textron Systems are hard a work developing lasers that can zap enemy missiles out of the sky in mid-flight. Much like H.G. Well's heat rays from War of the Worlds.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: The Pink Light
    The Pink Light

    Prophets of Science Fiction (02:27)

    When a visitor came to see Philip K. Dick, a strange thing happened that led to an eerie premonition which ultimately saved his baby's life.
  • Play Prophets of Science Fiction: Inspiration
    Inspiration

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    Was the death of Mary Shellys infant daughter that was the impetuous for her greatest work?
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Prophets of Science Fiction celebrates the minds of those who saw the future - visionary authors, dreamers and creators whose dreams of tomorrow are reality today.

 
 

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