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The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five-dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way: Alexander Adell and Bertram Lupov were two of the faithful attendants of Multivac.
Humanity asks AC ("Analog Computer"), Multivac's ultimate descendant that exists in hyperspace beyond the bounds of gravity or time, the entropy question one last time, before the last of humanity merges with AC and disappears.
- Isaac Asimov
- 1956
Listen to the classic sci-fi story narrated by Leonard Nimoy, first published in 1956 and adapted for the Abrams Planetarium. The story explores the fate of humanity and the universe through seven historical settings and a recurring question.
- 36 min
In “The Last Question,” Asimov presents nearly immortal humankind facing the end of all existence, “The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light.
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Oct 11, 2021 · Hell, “The Last Question” is the most hubric statement ever made about mankind. Asimov was known for his ego, and he assumes our species is just as egotistical. But then, science fiction has never been timid about thinking big. Asimov claimed “The Last Question” was his favorite story he ever wrote.
Isaac Asimov’s “The Last Question” is a short science fiction story that stretches across trillions of years, exploring themes of entropy, the quest for knowledge, and the fate of the universe. Originally published in November 1956, this timeless tale takes readers on a cosmic journey that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
The Last Question: Part I. Isaac Asimov. Track 2 on The Last Question. Nov. 1, 1956 1 viewer 5.7K views. The Last Question: Part I Lyrics. The last question was asked for the first...
