As we approach the real year 2430 (roughly 400 years from now), we compare his predictions to our reality:
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The protagonist, , is the last "eccentric" who keeps a small collection of small animals (guinea pigs). The government insists he get rid of them to reach the final goal of total human uniformity. In a final act of defiance, Baal kills his animals and himself, leaving the world "perfectly" populated by humans only—but utterly sterile and devoid of any other life. As we approach the real year 2430 (roughly
Asimov's vision of 2430 A.D. explores several thought-provoking themes, including: Baal kills his animals and himself