The Asimovian Cosmos

It could sound like a clique stating my first ever science fiction read was Isaac Asimov back in the late 1970s, but this may have been unavoidable. This guy was an iconic American writer and professor who dominated the genre for half a century. He even boasted he was the "Best Science Writer", backed up … Continue reading The Asimovian Cosmos

Panology of Science Fiction: C

Cliodynamics (psychohistory) Cliodynamics is a field of research that tries to apply scientific methods and mathematical models to the study of history and its patterns. It aims to explain and predict historical phenomena such as the rise and fall of empires, the cycles of war and peace, the dynamics of social movements, and the effects … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: C