How do you think the Foundation sets itself up to cope with Seldon's crises?

Why does it matter that Mallow is not a native of the Foundation? Why does his rise mark a big turning point for the Foundation?

Do you think the Foundation is doing good or do you think it is oppressing the traditions of other planets? Can the other planets really be expected to believe in the Seldon Plan?

How much of Asimov's book do you think can be related to the political environment in the 1940s and 1950s?

Do you think the lack of characterization has a detrimental effect on the book's quality?

How does the Foundation allow change? Does this give them a significant advantage against their enemies?

How do the four main characters play the system to get what they want?