but, i've already pointed out that asimov's concept of psychohistory is largely a sardonic joke about the usefulness of applied psychology, and there is some possibility that he may end up elaborating it into a satire of gramscianism, or a criticism of the approaches taken by bernays.
asimov was an elitist in a vague sense, but he was a liberal. he believed in democracy, and there's a very clear criticism of aristocracy and bureaucracy throughout his work. i'm not certain that this slant is going to be there at all, but if it is, i would expect it to be critical.
like marx, asimov might find himself frustrated with the inability of workers to understand what is in their best interests, but he is ultimately concerned about their interests, and not about the interests of the elite.
we'll see what comes up.
