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(Book of the Week) Liu Cixin: The three body problem
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

(Book of the Week) Liu Cixin: The three body problem

The Slovenian newspaper Delo features a review of Liu Cixin’s science fiction trilogy 'Problem treh teles' (The Three-Body Problem). The article highlights the trilogy as one of the most significant scientific fantasy literary sensations of the 21st century, noting its adaptation into a Netflix series in 2024. It mentions the author's background as a computer engineer and his previous work 'Supernova.' The first part of the trilogy, 'Sled Zemljine preteklosti,' begins during China's Cultural Revolution, depicting an astronomer's traumatic experiences and her involvement in a secret military project aimed at contacting extraterrestrial life. The narrative transitions to the present day, where scientists confront unsettling revelations about the nature of physical laws and the reality of extraterrestrial life. The book blends complex physics and cosmology concepts with philosophical questions about humanity's future.

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(Book of the Week) Liu Cixin: The three body problem

The Slovenian newspaper Delo features a review of Liu Cixin’s science fiction trilogy 'Problem treh teles' (The Three-Body Problem). The article highlights the trilogy as one of the most significant scientific fantasy literary sensations of the 21st century, noting its adaptation into a Netflix series in 2024. It mentions the author's background as a computer engineer and his previous work 'Supernova.' The first part of the trilogy, 'Sled Zemljine preteklosti,' begins during China's Cultural Revolution, depicting an astronomer's traumatic experiences and her involvement in a secret military project aimed at contacting extraterrestrial life. The narrative transitions to the present day, where scientists confront unsettling revelations about the nature of physical laws and the reality of extraterrestrial life. The book blends complex physics and cosmology concepts with philosophical questions about humanity's future.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a Chinese author and themes related to extraterrestrial life and government projects, it does not take a clear ideological stance. The focus remains on the literary and scientific aspects of the book rather than promoting a specific political agenda. The framing is more a

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