Brian Wilson Aldiss (18 August 1925 – 19 August 2017) was an English writer, artist, and anthology editor, best known for science fiction novels and short stories. His byline reads either Brian W. Aldiss or simply Brian Aldiss, except for occasional pseudonyms during the mid-1960s.
Greatly influenced by science fiction pioneer H. G. Wells, Aldiss was a vice-president of the international H. G. Wells Society. He was (with Harry Harrison) co-president of the Birmingham Science Fiction Group. Aldiss was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 2000 and inducted by the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2004. He received two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and one John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He wrote the short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" (1969), the basis for the Stanley Kubrick–developed Steven Spielberg film A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Aldiss was associated with the British New Wave of science fiction.
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Some of their strengths
Brian Aldiss has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Extroverted, Hardworking, Bold, Confident, Optimistic, Intelligent, and Loyal.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Brian Aldiss is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Brian Aldiss well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Brian Aldiss as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Brian Aldiss is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Brian Aldiss tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of Brian Aldiss's challenges
While Brian Aldiss has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Brian Aldiss can be Arrogant, Stubborn, Status-seeking, Suspicious, Pushy, Restless, and Unemotional.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of Brian Aldiss's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Brian Aldiss must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Brian Aldiss is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, Brian Aldiss also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
