I used to love Asimov as a kid. Now, I can barely remember a single story of his. But occasionally, I watch one of his interviews and I understand why I liked his work so much. He was a real visionary, a futurist, and a highly educated man.

Here's a video of him predicting the Internet, and beyond that, Internet education systems - something like Khan Academy/Coursera:

Incredible.

Thanks for sharing your story; it's good to hear the innocent excitement of a child, and in a way this is a story of rebellion - finding something that makes you happy despite a controlling government.