Foundation, written by Isaac Asimov, is the first book in a groundbreaking science fiction series. Set in a future where a galactic empire is in decline, the story follows mathematician Hari Seldon as he develops a theory of psychohistory to predict the future of civilizations. Seldon establishes the Foundation, a group of scientists and scholars tasked with preserving knowledge and guiding humanity through the impending dark ages. Foundation is a compelling blend of political intrigue, scientific speculation, and grand-scale storytelling.