Isaac Asimov

About Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was a prolific American writer best known for his works of science fiction and popular science. He is considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, alongside Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. His key historical contributions include creating the Three Laws of Robotics and developing the concept of psychohistory, which became central to his *Foundation* series, cementing his high ranking of #920 in overall historical importance.

Despite his significant cultural impact, Asimov’s modern internet attention presents an interesting contrast. He garners approximately 1.7 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. While this is substantial, it represents a **+5x overattention** relative to his historical importance ranking, suggesting his enduring appeal online. To contextualize this online dominance, a figure ranked significantly higher in historical importance, Pope Benedict XV (#334), receives only about 277,000 views, or roughly one-sixth of Asimov’s traffic.

The data further indicates that Asimov’s profile is currently experiencing a surge in interest, with a +15.7% year-over-year increase in views and a strong +33% momentum reading from Q1 to Q3 of 2025. This suggests his works continue to resonate or perhaps have benefited from recent adaptations or cultural resurfacing.