The book is divided into three main parts, originally published in Galaxy Magazine and Worlds of If as three consecutive stories.
The book opens at chapter 6, segments of which appear between chapters as the narrative proceeds through chapters 1 to 5. In effect, chapters 1 to 5 are flashbacks in the narrative of chapter 6, giving the history leading up to the present time of chapter 6. Chapter 6 then concludes, and the story proceeds with chapter 7.
Plot summary
The main plot-line is a project by aliens who inhabit a parallel universe (the para-Universe) with different physical laws from this one. By exchanging matter with Earth, they seek to exploit these differences in physical laws. The exchange of matter provides an alternative source of energy in their dying Universe. However, the exchange of physical laws will have the ultimate result of turning the Earth's Sun into a supernova, and possibly even turning a large part of the Milky Way into a quasar which, in turn, provides more energy for the para-Universe.
The gods (UK English), or sometimes paradise, is a theatrical term, referring to the highest areas of a theatre such as the upper balconies. These are generally the cheapest seats. One reason for naming the cheapest seats "the gods" is because the theatres have beautifully painted ceilings, often mythological themes, so the cheap seats are up near the gods. Another is that those seated in "the gods" look down upon both the players and the occupants of more expensive seats, like the Olympian Gods looking down from Mount Olympus upon the lives of mortal men and women.
There are references to the "gods" in many plays and films. Among them is the famous French film, Les Enfants du Paradis (or Children of Paradise in its US release), which is described as "set in the teeming theatre district of 1840s Paris (the "boulevard du crime"), the paradise of the film's title is a reference to "the gods", the highest, cheapest seats in the theatre, occupied by the poorest of the poor. As the well-known 1930s-and-later screenwriter Jacques Prévert said when asked about the meaning of the title, "it refers to the actors (...) and the audiences too, the good-natured, working-class audience".
Taylor, Glascock and Glascock were schoolmates from Hatfield and had been playing together as The Juniors (or The Strangers), a band they formed in 1962. Also part of this band were Malcolm Collins and Alan Shacklock. They eventually signed with EMI / Columbia Records. Their first 7" single (Columbia DB7339) appeared in 1964 ("There's a Pretty Girl"/"Pocket Size"). In 1965, the line-up changed. Mick Taylor continued to play guitar and teamed up with Hensley (organ/vocals). They also added Konas (guitar/vocals) and changed their name to "The Gods".
In 1966, The Gods opened for Cream at the Starlite Ballroom in Wembley, London.
A single (Come On Down To My Boat Baby/Garage Man) was recorded in early 1967 on Polydor Records. At this point the line-up included Mick Taylor, Ken Hensley, John Glascock, Joe Konas and Lee Kerslake.
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published: 23 Sep 2019
Asimov Isaac - The Gods Themselves
published: 22 Jun 2023
THE GODS THEMSELVES - Tech Boys
"Tech Boys"
New single from The Gods Themselves' third album, BE MY ANIMAL out 1/20/2017
Read about the making of the video over at Impose Magazine: bit.ly/2g5DTWD
Directed by Rick Walters
Tech Boys: Philip Catalan, Cory Foster, Spoono Ghiefardi, Chris Kent, Chris Lehrer and Narwhal Wilde
Made in Seattle, WA
wearethegodsthemselves.com/
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
With your mustache
And your paycheck
And your blue badge
And your limp dick
With mouth full
of the party line
And your weekends
working overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
Titillation
We got an app for that
Masturbation
We got an app for that
Desperation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Isolation
We got an app for that
...
published: 23 Nov 2016
Isaac Asimov - The Gods Themselves - The Greatest Asimov book you've never heard of!
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published: 24 May 2021
Isaac Asimov vs Religious people 1989
Isaac Asimov talks about what backlash he gets when he debunks Bible miracles and when he talks about evolution.
published: 07 Mar 2020
Isaac Asimov 1972 The Gods Themselves Audiobook
Scifi Audiobooks Isaac Asimov 1972 The Gods Themselves
published: 28 Sep 2018
Asimov's 'The Gods Themselves' - Part 1/4 (Abridged) Read by Gale Garnett
In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth's Sun—and of Earth itself.
Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth's survival.
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published: 06 Sep 2022
Let's Read - The Gods Themselves Part 1 (Isaac Asimov) Analysis and Interpretation
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published: 05 Aug 2019
The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - Book Review & Discussion
Enjoy an in-depth review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - a science fiction novel where Earth and a parallel universe exchange matter in order to obtain free, limitless energy - and its consequences!
Parallel Worlds review:
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Tau Zero review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvf8fgsDxY
published: 16 Jan 2019
The Gods Themselves in 10 Minutes (Isaac Asimov)
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Spoiler-free! Apologies for the rambly nature of these first videos, I am still trying to find a flow for reviews that works for me where I don’t leave anything...
Spoiler-free! Apologies for the rambly nature of these first videos, I am still trying to find a flow for reviews that works for me where I don’t leave anything out, and I’m trying to get over filming nerves haha! I’ll be working on cutting down the length of reviews too, I know this is a little long. Let me know what you think of the book if you’ve read it! Thanks for watching!
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Spoiler-free! Apologies for the rambly nature of these first videos, I am still trying to find a flow for reviews that works for me where I don’t leave anything out, and I’m trying to get over filming nerves haha! I’ll be working on cutting down the length of reviews too, I know this is a little long. Let me know what you think of the book if you’ve read it! Thanks for watching!
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"Tech Boys"
New single from The Gods Themselves' third album, BE MY ANIMAL out 1/20/2017
Read about the making of the video over at Impose Magazine: bit.ly/2g5...
"Tech Boys"
New single from The Gods Themselves' third album, BE MY ANIMAL out 1/20/2017
Read about the making of the video over at Impose Magazine: bit.ly/2g5DTWD
Directed by Rick Walters
Tech Boys: Philip Catalan, Cory Foster, Spoono Ghiefardi, Chris Kent, Chris Lehrer and Narwhal Wilde
Made in Seattle, WA
wearethegodsthemselves.com/
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
With your mustache
And your paycheck
And your blue badge
And your limp dick
With mouth full
of the party line
And your weekends
working overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
Titillation
We got an app for that
Masturbation
We got an app for that
Desperation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Isolation
We got an app for that
Intoxication
We got an app for that
Humiliation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
You gotta feel that rhythm
That algorithm
TECH BOYS
"Tech Boys"
New single from The Gods Themselves' third album, BE MY ANIMAL out 1/20/2017
Read about the making of the video over at Impose Magazine: bit.ly/2g5DTWD
Directed by Rick Walters
Tech Boys: Philip Catalan, Cory Foster, Spoono Ghiefardi, Chris Kent, Chris Lehrer and Narwhal Wilde
Made in Seattle, WA
wearethegodsthemselves.com/
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
With your mustache
And your paycheck
And your blue badge
And your limp dick
With mouth full
of the party line
And your weekends
working overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
Titillation
We got an app for that
Masturbation
We got an app for that
Desperation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Isolation
We got an app for that
Intoxication
We got an app for that
Humiliation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
You gotta feel that rhythm
That algorithm
TECH BOYS
Sometimes an Audiobook experience is more than the sum of its parts. The narration, the characters, the plot, and to a large degree, the mood of the listener ca...
Sometimes an Audiobook experience is more than the sum of its parts. The narration, the characters, the plot, and to a large degree, the mood of the listener can combine to absolutely enthrall you like no other medium can. You have the long-form storytelling that gives so much more detail and imagery than a 2-hour movie, but without a Hollywood director's interpretation of how things should look, your imagination can run wild and paint such incredible pictures in your head. This is the mark of a first-class Science Fiction author, and Asimov holds the distinction of being among the top 2 or 3 best sci-fi authors of all time.
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Sometimes an Audiobook experience is more than the sum of its parts. The narration, the characters, the plot, and to a large degree, the mood of the listener can combine to absolutely enthrall you like no other medium can. You have the long-form storytelling that gives so much more detail and imagery than a 2-hour movie, but without a Hollywood director's interpretation of how things should look, your imagination can run wild and paint such incredible pictures in your head. This is the mark of a first-class Science Fiction author, and Asimov holds the distinction of being among the top 2 or 3 best sci-fi authors of all time.
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In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, u...
In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth's Sun—and of Earth itself.
Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth's survival.
Thanks for visiting. Check out other great Asimov playlists here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qxpZqtLTpXh90gMUjZVaA/playlists
In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth's Sun—and of Earth itself.
Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth's survival.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qxpZqtLTpXh90gMUjZVaA/playlists
Join us Mondays in August as we break down and read through the classic Science Fiction novel by the Master of Sci-Fi himself.
August 5th: Part 1
August 12th: ...
Join us Mondays in August as we break down and read through the classic Science Fiction novel by the Master of Sci-Fi himself.
August 5th: Part 1
August 12th: Part 2
August 19th: Part 3
August 26th: Review
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Join us Mondays in August as we break down and read through the classic Science Fiction novel by the Master of Sci-Fi himself.
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August 12th: Part 2
August 19th: Part 3
August 26th: Review
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Enjoy an in-depth review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - a science fiction novel where Earth and a parallel universe exchange matter in order to obtai...
Enjoy an in-depth review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - a science fiction novel where Earth and a parallel universe exchange matter in order to obtain free, limitless energy - and its consequences!
Parallel Worlds review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwO_XEY6Jlg
Tau Zero review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvf8fgsDxY
Enjoy an in-depth review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - a science fiction novel where Earth and a parallel universe exchange matter in order to obtain free, limitless energy - and its consequences!
Parallel Worlds review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwO_XEY6Jlg
Tau Zero review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvf8fgsDxY
The first of the Stripped Lit Abridged series. Let us break down the entire novel for you in ten minutes.
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The first of the Stripped Lit Abridged series. Let us break down the entire novel for you in ten minutes.
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The first of the Stripped Lit Abridged series. Let us break down the entire novel for you in ten minutes.
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Spoiler-free! Apologies for the rambly nature of these first videos, I am still trying to find a flow for reviews that works for me where I don’t leave anything out, and I’m trying to get over filming nerves haha! I’ll be working on cutting down the length of reviews too, I know this is a little long. Let me know what you think of the book if you’ve read it! Thanks for watching!
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"Tech Boys"
New single from The Gods Themselves' third album, BE MY ANIMAL out 1/20/2017
Read about the making of the video over at Impose Magazine: bit.ly/2g5DTWD
Directed by Rick Walters
Tech Boys: Philip Catalan, Cory Foster, Spoono Ghiefardi, Chris Kent, Chris Lehrer and Narwhal Wilde
Made in Seattle, WA
wearethegodsthemselves.com/
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
With your mustache
And your paycheck
And your blue badge
And your limp dick
With mouth full
of the party line
And your weekends
working overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
Titillation
We got an app for that
Masturbation
We got an app for that
Desperation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Isolation
We got an app for that
Intoxication
We got an app for that
Humiliation
We got an app for that
Gentrification
We got an app for that
Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys, Tech boys
You gotta feel that rhythm
That algorithm
TECH BOYS
Sometimes an Audiobook experience is more than the sum of its parts. The narration, the characters, the plot, and to a large degree, the mood of the listener can combine to absolutely enthrall you like no other medium can. You have the long-form storytelling that gives so much more detail and imagery than a 2-hour movie, but without a Hollywood director's interpretation of how things should look, your imagination can run wild and paint such incredible pictures in your head. This is the mark of a first-class Science Fiction author, and Asimov holds the distinction of being among the top 2 or 3 best sci-fi authors of all time.
Be sure to subscribe for more content, and check out our parent channel, NerdCrave for gaming and more general pop-culture content!
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In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth's Sun—and of Earth itself.
Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth's survival.
Thanks for visiting. Check out other great Asimov playlists here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qxpZqtLTpXh90gMUjZVaA/playlists
Join us Mondays in August as we break down and read through the classic Science Fiction novel by the Master of Sci-Fi himself.
August 5th: Part 1
August 12th: Part 2
August 19th: Part 3
August 26th: Review
Support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/strippedcoverlit
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Enjoy an in-depth review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov - a science fiction novel where Earth and a parallel universe exchange matter in order to obtain free, limitless energy - and its consequences!
Parallel Worlds review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwO_XEY6Jlg
Tau Zero review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvf8fgsDxY
The first of the Stripped Lit Abridged series. Let us break down the entire novel for you in ten minutes.
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The book is divided into three main parts, originally published in Galaxy Magazine and Worlds of If as three consecutive stories.
The book opens at chapter 6, segments of which appear between chapters as the narrative proceeds through chapters 1 to 5. In effect, chapters 1 to 5 are flashbacks in the narrative of chapter 6, giving the history leading up to the present time of chapter 6. Chapter 6 then concludes, and the story proceeds with chapter 7.
Plot summary
The main plot-line is a project by aliens who inhabit a parallel universe (the para-Universe) with different physical laws from this one. By exchanging matter with Earth, they seek to exploit these differences in physical laws. The exchange of matter provides an alternative source of energy in their dying Universe. However, the exchange of physical laws will have the ultimate result of turning the Earth's Sun into a supernova, and possibly even turning a large part of the Milky Way into a quasar which, in turn, provides more energy for the para-Universe.