Born in 1724 in Königsberg to Lutheran family. Received strict education focusing on Latin and religious instruction. Studied at University of Königsberg under Martin Knutzen
Postmodernism emerged in mid-20th century as reaction to modernism's limitations. Term first appeared in print in 1870, gaining current meanings in 1950s-60s. Postmodernism rejects single foundational historical narrative. Term is highly contested and lacks single unified definition
Enlightenment was European intellectual movement in 17th-18th centuries. Movement centered on rationalism, empiricism, and natural law. Started with Descartes' Discourse on Method in 1637. Traditional dates: Louis XIV's death in 1715, French Revolution in 1789
First appeared in Science Fiction Quarterly in 1956. Considered Asimov's favorite short story of his authorship. Ranked alongside "Nightfall" as one of his best-known works
Born in Seattle in 1955 to prominent lawyer father and businesswoman mother. Developed interest in programming at age 13 through Lakeside School. Graduated from Harvard College in 1973, leaving after two years
Society creates a cover over our eyes when entering the real world. The Matrix represents society itself, not a fake digital universe. We all have a cover over our eyes when entering the world