
Prophets of Science Fiction
S01E05: Isaac Asimov
He saved the future from Evil Robots! Isaac Asimov dreamed a better future where we need not fear our own technology. His I, Robot stories of a sci-fi future where robots can do our jobs for us lead to the creation of real-life industrial robots--and paved the way for a robo-friendly world. Today, droid doctors save lives performing delicate spinal surgery, and automaton astronauts repair orbital stations in the vacuum of space. And it all started with Isaac Asimov's futuristic sci-fi vision: a robot in every home.
Overview
The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.
Episodes


S01E02 Philip K. Dick

S01E03 H.G. Wells

S01E04 Arthur C. Clarke

S01E05 Isaac Asimov

S01E06 Jules Verne

S01E07 Robert Heinlein

S01E08 George Lucas
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