Statements (90)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:short_story
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:audio_drama |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:available_in |
anthologies
collections of Asimov's works |
| gptkbp:character_voice |
omniscient narrator
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| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Multivac
gptkb:humanity the Cosmic AC |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_Best_of_Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:conflict |
humanity vs. entropy
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| gptkbp:contains |
philosophical questions
scientific concepts |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
highly regarded
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered a classic
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| gptkbp:explores |
AI and its evolution
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| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:space_exploration
time travel human characters Cosmic AC |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Science_Fiction_Quarterly
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| gptkbp:has |
multiple interpretations
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| gptkbp:has_publications |
Fantasy and Science Fiction
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
widely acclaimed
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last Question
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future science fiction writers
other science fiction works |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Physics
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Stanislaw_Lem
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke gptkb:popular_culture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
technological advancement
the heat death of the universe |
| gptkbp:inspired |
cultural references in media
philosophical debates on existence scientific discussions on entropy |
| gptkbp:is |
considered a masterpiece
frequently discussed in literary circles a classic of science fiction often anthologized a work that raises ethical questions a story that has inspired adaptations in other media a commentary on human progress a narrative about the quest for knowledge a narrative that ends ambiguously a reflection on the future of humanity a story about hope and despair a story that challenges the reader's perspective a story that spans eons a tale of cosmic significance inspired by Asimov's interest in technology |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:length |
short
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:allegory
irony foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
the fate of humanity
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| gptkbp:motif |
repetition
cyclical time inevitability of death |
| gptkbp:narrative |
frame story
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
frame story
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The last question is: How can the heat death of the universe be avoided?"
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
existence of God
nature of time ultimate fate of the universe |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:humanity
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Nightfall
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| gptkbp:resolution |
unanswered question
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| gptkbp:setting |
distant future
future |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
knowledge and ignorance
Multivac as a god-like entity the heat death of the universe |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:humanity
gptkb:technology mortality human perseverance the search for knowledge technology and its limits |
| gptkbp:time_period |
distant future
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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