Documentary Night: Predicting the Future - Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov - Several interview clips and his thoughts/visions of the future
Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. A prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books. He also wrote an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction.
AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-)
Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too
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- Starts 01 January 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 23 January 2026 05:00 AM UTC
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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. A prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books. He also wrote an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction.
This event is being held in observance of his birth anniversary and part of a whole series of commemorative events on the lives of luminaries of technology & science
Biography:
There is plenty of material publicly available on Isaac Asimov More will be posted later as we approach closer to the event.
Some links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov
Awards:
Asimov won more than a dozen annual awards for particular works of science fiction and a half-dozen lifetime awards.He also received 14 honorary doctorate degrees from universities.
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Agenda
7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop
7:05 PM - Documentary
7:55 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion
8:30 PM - Wrap Up
ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect
An IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section event. All are welcome. Consider becoming an IEEE member if such similar events are of professional/academic interest to you/