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Aurora in Asimov's Foundation universe is the first human-colonized Spacer World, renowned for its technological advancement and reliance on robots. Though initially dominant, its isolationism and stagnation lead to decline. Featured in The Robots of Dawn, it symbolizes the fragility of over-reliance on technology.
The word Aurora stems from Latin, meaning "dawn," and reflects new beginnings, paralleling the Vedic goddess Ushas, who embodies the dawn's light and vitality. Both signify hope, renewal, and the start of a transformative journey, resonating with humanity's first steps into the cosmos.