The 3-Body Problem: Thought Experiments

Oct 12 2024 4 ep. 9 mins
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This podcast introduces the core ideas of Cixin Liu's science fiction novel, The Three-Body Problem: Remembrance of Earth's Past, and summarizes them into three thought experiments.

Rather than simply understanding the story of The Three-Body Problem, it involves in-depth thinking and exploration of its core connotations. While listening to this intriguing story, one gains insights into the real world.

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