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The Echoes of Asimov: Immortality and The Last Question in Our Modern World

The Echoes of Asimov: Immortality and The Last Question in Our Modern World

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Andrew Smith
Apr 29, 2023
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The Echoes of Asimov: Immortality and The Last Question in Our Modern World
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Shoutout to OG GoatFury's FutureScape subscriber Brian for reminding me of Isaac Asimov's fantastic short story, "The Last Question." I read it when I was a kid, and it absolutely influenced my thinking about the far future. In this captivating tale, we're taken on a journey through time, witnessing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and the desire to overcome the ultimate limitation – entropy. Although written in 1956, Asimov's story has surprising relevance to the technological and philosophical landscape of today. From our quest for immortality to the growing power of artificial intelligence, the story offers intriguing parallels that invite us to ponder our own future.

In this edition of GoatFury's FutureScape, I'll explore the striking connections between "The Last Question" and the advancements of our modern era. Along the way, we'll examine how the themes of Asimov's story resonate with our pursuit of indefinite lifespan, our increasingly interconnected world, and the po…

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