The Last Question

Asimov's meditation on the universe's fate is both mind-boggling and poetic. I'm curious what sparked the idea to frame it as an ongoing cosmic question.

The story's conclusion leaves me pondering whether humanity's persistence is ultimately meaningful or futile. How did others interpret that final moment?

Asimov was ahead of his time, but the questions about machine intelligence and human survival feel very relevant today. What parallels do others see?