Entry #2: Eric

Dear Jasper,
Yeah, the Seldon method to victory is very interesting, because he knows the empire will fall, but, he knows that if he preserves knowledge he can make it suck less, and that is a goal I can identify with. Not stopping the hurt, because that simply can't be done, but at the very least making it heal better. And I'd say I've connected to it rather quickly, and become attached. Isamov's writing style per usual is fantastic, and the trial of Hari Seldon is very interesting, because it not only reveals more about the main problem, but also reveals many facts about the political state of Trantor, and the empire as a whole.
-Eric

Entry 1- Jasper

Yo Eric,

Foundation is defiantly an interesting book and I like the premise that Seldon is trying to save the galaxy not by defeating the bad it like a typical book, but by preserving knowledge. I find the book slightly hard to grasp initially because of the fact its trying to introduce an entire galaxy, it’s advanced technology and some of its history all at once. I know that will go away once I understand the novel better but for now its distracting. I like the imagery of the “blue-white smoke of a gaseous nebula... spreading over a window like distant milk” because it helps me visualize space. I also identify with Gaal Dornick but not because he's new to a situation, but because he is excited and eager to see new places. The idea of space travel is fascinating, but I didn't get how they can just warp speed light years away in a second. So far I think it has potential but I haven't got attached yet.

-Jasper

Entry #1- Eric

Dear Jasper,
I just read the first couple of chapters of Foundation, and I really find it interesting so far! I find the idea of space travel and Hyper Space to be very interesting as well as the concept of a planet where the people are primarily underground, and rarely go outside except for when they are children. Additionally, I find the mathematics/science of Psychohistory to be interesting thus far, as the ability to  predict the future sounds fascinating, as well as terribly frightening. Gaal Dornick is a character I identify with, as he is the new guy thrown into a potentially perilous situation. I also like Hari Seldon, as he is a scientist and a pragmatist who wishes to preserve thought and culture. What are your thoughts on the book so far?
-Eric