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Asimov

[ az-uh-mawf, -mof ]

noun

  1. Isaac, 1920–92, U.S. science and science-fiction writer, born in Russia.


Asimov

/ ˈæzɪmɒf /

noun

  1. AsimovIsaac19201992MUSRussianWRITING: science-fiction writerSCIENCE: chemist Isaac. 1920–92, US writer and biochemist, born in Russia. His science-fiction works include Foundation Trilogy (1951–53; sequel 1982) and the collection of stories I, Robot (1950)
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The title of Tesla robotaxi event - We, Robot - which played on the the title of an Isaac Asimov short story collection, caught the eye of Alex Proyas.

From BBC

The products were unveiled at last week’s “We, Robot” event — whose title clearly alludes to the Isaac Asimov short-story collection on which Proyas’ film is based.

But the "We, Robot" showcase, playing on the title of an Isaac Asimov short story collection, also caught the eye of I, Robot director Alex Proyas.

From BBC

Famed science fiction author Isaac Asimov spoke about the cult of ignorance and the undercurrent of anti-intellectualism that has been a part of the corrupting fabric of this country since its beginning – the false notion “that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’”

From Salon

He wrote fiction and nonfiction himself, and in 1967 edited “Dangerous Visions,” which Isaac Asimov deemed a “second revolution” in science fiction.

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