Foundation

In the first novel of Isaac Asimov’s acclaimed Foundation series, the Galactic Empire faces decline and impending chaos. Only Hari Seldon, the pioneer of psychohistory, can foresee a future plagued by ignorance and war lasting thirty thousand years. To combat this looming darkness, he assembles the brightest minds in the Empire on a remote planet to establish a refuge called the Foundation, aiming to preserve knowledge for future generations. Celebrated for its innovative ideas and rich worldbuilding, Foundation explores humanity's potential for both greatness and downfall.