The Enduring Worlds of Isaac Asimov

"The true value of science fiction is that it permits speculation and makes it respectable."

Robotic Logic Trainer

Drag the scenario to the Law that governs the robot's decision. Remember the hierarchy!

A human orders a robot to kill another human.
A robot is about to fall into a furnace but sees a human tripping nearby.
A robot is told to stand on one leg for 24 hours.

I

Do not injure a human or allow harm through inaction.

II

Obey orders (unless conflicting with First Law).

III

Protect existence (unless conflicting with First or Second Law).

Reality Check

"The military explicitly wants robots that can kill, won't take orders from just any human, and don't care about their own existence." — Daniel Wilson

Psychohistory Simulator

"Nobody can predict the motion of a single molecule, but the randomness works out to predict the total behavior of the gas."
INTERACTION: Move your mouse over the canvas to introduce "The Mule" (an anomaly) that disrupts the societal flow.

0 Population (Quintillions)
Low Societal Entropy
98.4% Prediction Accuracy

1983 Prediction Scorecard

Asimov predicted the world of 2019 back in 1983. Review his predictions and toggle the switch if you believe he was correct.

✓ The Hits

Computerization Dominance
Society impossible without computers.
Lifelong Education
Learning via computer outlets.
Robotics in Industry
Design & maintenance jobs.

✗ The Misses (Or Not Yet?)

Lunar Mining
Factories on the moon.
Solar Power from Space
Beaming energy to Earth.
Space Debris Solved
Swept away by solar wind.

"The Great Explainer"

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I have to say I can’t wait until everyone in the world is rational, just until enough are rational to make a difference.

Your Learning Path

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"Learning is a lifelong joy, not a childhood chore."