艾萨克·阿西莫夫因为《神们自己》获得了1972年星云奖及1973年雨果奖。《神们自己（TheGodsThemselves）》，这个标题出自席勒描写圣女贞德的剧作中的一句话：面对愚昧，即使神们自己都束手无策 Only a few know the terrifying truth--an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth--but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy--but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to the Earth's survival.