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Isaac Asimov

A Russian American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.

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30 Renowned Writers Speaking About God

30 Renowned Writers Speaking About God Speakers in order of appearance: 1. Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Science Fiction Writer 2. Nadine Gordimer, Nobel Laureate in Literature 3. Professor Isaac Asimov, Author and Biochemist 4. Arthur Miller, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright 5. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate in Literature 6. Gore Vidal, Award-Winning Novelist and Political Activist 7. Douglas Adams, Best-Selling Science Fiction Writer 8. Professor Germaine Greer, Writer and Feminist 9. Iain Banks, Best-Selling Fiction Writer 10. José Saramago, Nobel Laureate in Literature 11. Sir Terry Pratchett, NYT Best-Selling Novelist 12. Ken Follett, NYT Best-Selling Author 13. Ian McEwan, Man Booker Prize-Winning Novelist 14. Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate (1999-2009) 15. Professor Martin Amis, Award-Winning Novelist 16. Michel Houellebecq, Goncourt Prize-Winning French Novelist 17. Philip Roth, Man Booker Prize-Winning Novelist 18. Margaret Atwood, Booker Prize-Winning Author and Poet 19. Sir Salman Rushdie, Booker Prize-Winning Novelist 20. Norman MacCaig, Renowned Scottish Poet 21. Phillip Pullman, Best-Selling British Author 22. Dr Matt Ridley, Award-Winning Science Writer 23. Harold Pinter, Nobel Laureate in Literature 24. Howard Brenton, Award-Winning English Playwright 25. Tariq Ali, Award-Winning Writer and Filmmaker 26. Theodore Dalrymple, English Writer and Psychiatrist 27. Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-Winning Novelist 28. Redmond O'Hanlon FRSL, British Writer and Scholar 29. Diana Athill, Award-Winning Author and Literary Editor 30. Christopher Hitchens, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Columnist User: spam_vigilante Jan 24, 2012 1:54 PM

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Isaac Asimov predicted the Internet

Isaac Asimov predicted the Internet Isaac Asimov predicted the Internet of today 20 years ago User: steambrick Jan 24, 2011 4:13 PM

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An Interview with Asimov

An Interview with Asimov An hour-long interview with Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific writers ever (and a fine one, too). Date: April 1986. User: White_Wolf Mar 28, 2010 1:39 PM

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: 10th Asimov Debate

Neil deGrasse Tyson: 10th Asimov Debate The tenth annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate 'Moon, Mars and Beyond: Where next for the manned space program?' will take place at the American Museum of Natural History on March 15, 2010. What is the future direction for manned space flight? Should we proceed straight to Mars? Should we return to the Moon, or should multiple destinations be the goal? Where to go next is one of the hottest topics for NASAs manned program. Central to the subject are thorny issues that relate to science, launch hardware, international competition, national security, shrinking budgets, and political will. The Obama administrations recent decision to delay indefinitely of our next voyage to Moon while simultaneously planning a new launch vehicle to take us out of low earth orbit makes this Asimov Debate particularly topical and newsworthy. User: spam_vigilante Mar 8, 2010 4:32 PM

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Isaac Asimov: The Three Laws of Robotics

Isaac Asimov: The Three Laws of Robotics Dr Asimov describes the three laws of robotics. First Law: A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. Nov 17, 2009 12:27 PM

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You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone Ever wonder if there are any other atheists, agnostics and free-thinkers out there? Here's a sample of celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes and more. Oct 11, 2009 11:14 PM

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Genetic Algorithms: Building a Better Car

Genetic Algorithms: Building a Better Car A simple program employing natural selection as a basis for using genetic algorithms to optimize the best "car". Genetic algorithms are a mysterious sounding technique in mysterious sounding field--artificial intelligence. This is the problem with naming things appropriately. When the field was labeled artificial intelligence, it meant using mathematics to artificially create the semblance of intelligence, but self-engrandizing researchers and Isaac Asimov redefined it as robots. The name genetic algorithms does sound complex and has a faintly magical ring to it, but it turns out that they are one of the simplest and most-intuitive concepts you'll encounter in A.I. What Can Genetic Algorithms Do? In a word, genetic algorithms optimize. They can find better answers to a question, but not solve new questions. Given the definition of a car, they might create a better car, but they'll never give you an airplane. Jan 17, 2009 12:53 PM

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Isaac Asimov: The Answer for Humanity

Isaac Asimov: The Answer for Humanity Isaac Asimov (died April 1992), scientist, author of over 500 books, gives his answer to how humanity can survive itself. User: White_Wolf Oct 12, 2008 6:36 AM

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Isaac Asimov: Threats to Humanity

Isaac Asimov: Threats to Humanity How can humanity survive itself? Asked and answered by Isaac Asimov (died April 6, 1992), American Humanist Association President, science-fiction and science writer, futurist, and author of over 500 books. In this excerpt of the 44-minute speech, he explains the human-caused threats to the biosphere. This speech was given at The Humanist Institute, in the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The complete 44-minute talk with Q&A, can be found at KingKahnTV.com. User: White_Wolf Oct 12, 2008 6:34 AM

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