The most prolific member of the Holy Trinity of classic mid-20th-century science-fiction (along with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein) would have been 89 years old on January 2. There are still a few minutes to wish him well, in whatever dimension he currently inhabits.
Happy birthday, Mr. Asimov! I read I, Robot and know that you died of AIDS. I also know the three laws…
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
I read your 21st Century Atlas of the Universe, and it’s really good! I think you’d be glad to know they update it.
Happy Birthday!
Reading Foundations trilogy (Adams stole the more the three in a trilogy from you.)
Well. I don’t quite understand why this thread only has three comments. Happy birthday, Mr. Asimov.
1- He died of AIDS?
Not so great. I read I, Robot too, though.
His laws of robotics are extremely practical and hold true in every situation.
4- Yeah I know. That sucks.