Based on a set of provocative themes formulated by the legendary Isaac Asimov, Four Futures challenges a quartet of science fiction�s most celebrated authors to envision distinct paths for human civilization. Edited by Robert Silverberg, this anthology anchors its original novellas in Asimov's foundational foreword, tasking each writer with extrapolating a unique societal destiny. The result is a diverse, thought-provoking journey through future sociology, technological consequences, and human resilience, crafted by masters of the genre. Four completely original novellas commissioned specifically for this collection. Features an exclusive foreword by Isaac Asimov outlining the concepts that bind the stories together.