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  • Posted by $ AJAshinoff 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I won't say more. Except that Asimov was a major influence in my writing approach. Whether I pulled it off to credit him or not is yet to be seen. I'm only on book 3 after all. :)
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  • Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Don't remind me, it's been a while and I was looking to go back to reread.

    His description of a Russian immigrant family in the early 20th century in NYC is fascinating.
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  • Posted by $ AJAshinoff 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    No I never read his biographies. But I did read the entire series, Robot and Foundation, twice (years apart). The connection from book 1 to the final book was mind blowing. I have to admit though I wasn't crazy about the choice. :)
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  • Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 3 months ago
    Double edged sword. Reduction in mass but adding the energy to other parts causes safety problems.
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  • Posted by $ AJAshinoff 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, I agree. But the first step in anything has risks. I'm sure someone will innovate a safe way of energy distribution given time. Hopefully those developing this aren't too stupid to see the negative possibilities of something like this.

    This reminds me of the miniaturization used by Asimov in his Foundation series - an entire ship with its engine build into its thin hull.
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