Isaac Asimov - Biography
Asimov is a name that represents science fiction and scientific thinking. This American author, biochemist and popularizer of science is considered one of the most influential writers in the history of literature of the science fiction genre. In this biography, we look into the life and work of a Asimov, consider his contribution to literature, science and society, and try to understand what ideas and philosophical concepts he brought to the world.Isaac Yakovlevich Ozimov was born on January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi, Russian Empire (now Belarus). In 1923, his family emigrated to the United States, where Isaac grew up and was educated. His childhood and youth were full of books and hobbies for science, which became a reflection in his future work.
Isaac began his literary career while still at school, publishing his stories in school newspapers. However, real success came to him in 1941, when his first science fiction story, The Relativity of Wrong, was published in Astoning Science Fiction magazine. This event opened the door to the world of science fiction for Isaac.
Isaac became famous for several key series of his works. One of the most famous is the robot series, where he first coined the term "robotics" and introduced the Robotics Zero Law Requirement, which became the cornerstone of many of his short stories and novels.
Another famous series is the Foundation cycle, where he developed ideas for the fall and rise of empires in the galaxy and introduced the concept of "psychohistory" - a mathematical science capable of predicting the future based on statistics and psychology.
Isaac is also known as a popularizer of science and an educational author. He wrote many books and articles in which he explained complex scientific concepts in simple and accessible language. His books on biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy became bestsellers and helped millions of readers better understand the world of science.
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