[grey_whiskers]

Don't *DO* that. Much as I like Hopkins, don't saddle them with a smug jerk like Asimov.

Full Disclosure: I admire his science fiction, as he seemed to pioneer the sociological implications of technology earlier than others. And his short-stories and punning ability are superb.

Cheers!

[Soliton]

Now, I like you, but if you are going to insult Asimov, we will part ways :). His non-fiction is far better than his fiction! He was a much better popularizer of science than Hawking or Dawkins or even Sagan.

I have his collection of essays “Atom” on my desk. My son is pursuing a science career based on it and another called “Beginnings”. No one should read the Bible or Shakespeare without his guides to help make sense of their language, allusions and historical settings.

As for his fiction, I enjoyed “The foundation Trilogy”, but never got into anything else.