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In our interpretation of Episode 1 of The Three-Body Problem, we talked about the profound influence of ball lightning and macroelectronics on the trilogy of The Three-Body Problem, as well as their origin and evolution in the book.
Although this is only the author's superficial understanding of "The Three-Body Problem", I still hope that you who are interested in the story of "The Three-Body Problem" can have the opportunity to read "Ball Lightning", which is a prequel novel.
He can help you better understand the past and present of "The Three-Body Problem", as well as Ding Yi, a seemingly unimportant character who is actually far-reaching.
After watching the second episode of "The Three-Body Problem", what fascinated me the most and scared me the most was the "shooter hypothesis" and "farmer hypothesis" spoken through Ding Yi's mouth.
Although there is a little difference between a plot and the original novel, it does not affect the development and direction of the entire plot.
As for the specific content of these two hypotheses, I will not repeat and explain too much here.
In general, what these two hypotheses are trying to illustrate is that most theories or insights are based on "empirical knowledge."
And this empirical knowledge is one of the most important cornerstones of modern physics.
So when physicists find that the cornerstone of what they believe as truth suddenly disappears, it is conceivable that those who are not strong in psychological endurance can easily go to extremes.
Although judging from the plot of "The Three-Body Problem", it is like the "scientific boundary" ruining these physicists with ignorance when known.
But in fact, the existence of these hypotheses is no secret, but a matter that is widely recognized and discussed in philosophical circles.
For example, this most frightening "farmer hypothesis" is actually derived from the philosopher Bertrand Russell's "turkey theory".
In this story about turkeys, the turkey that is good at using "induction" to think is doomed to its tragic end early.
Although this is a theory and theory put forward by philosophers.
But it was borrowed by our mathematician Hua Luogeng and improved on this basis.
Hua Luogeng proposed a statement or theory "rooster induction method" that is more suitable for mathematical research.
In this induction method, Hua Luogeng believes that only partial content research is the so-called "incomplete induction method".
Although this approach can eventually lead to some conclusions, it is not a theory that can be applied in all cases.
Once people put these theories into practice, they are likely to make jokes or become dangerous.
Such results and theories are like the reasons that prompted Yang Dong and others to end themselves in "The Three-Body Problem".
When they find that they have the same cases no matter how many times they list in the process of inductive reasoning.
There is no 100% guarantee that the next case will yield exactly the same results as before.
When they find themselves striving for, the possible experiments, observations, quantities, and types are almost limitless.
Anyone who worships his career as a religious belief cannot accept such a reality.
(This article is an original article of "Hua Yuhan", and the non-"Hua Yuhan" account is all plagiarism and handling!) ）
For the "shooter hypothesis", the most similar to it should be the "black swan theory".
You can simply sum it up as: just because you've never seen it doesn't mean it will never happen.
Under this theory, what is impossible can be defined as an "outlier."
They usually exist only outside of experience.
It is not seen, thought or recognized.
Such events, which are not considered to exist before they occur, usually have a great impact on existing things and things.
Ultimately, when these things happen, it is due to human nature and inertia.
We would start trying to explain these events and eventually make them seem predictable.
And all this, perhaps, is the basis of modern physics, a foundation that cannot be seen and does not want to be recognized.
Just like the foreshadowing and explanation I did earlier.
In the story of "The Three-Body Problem", both Yang Dong and the current Wang Miao seem to have believed these two hypotheses, and have doubts and distrust of the physics they believe in.
When they believe and acknowledge these two hypotheses.
They will find that the use of inductive thinking is not enough for them to understand the world or support their academic research.
Physics does not exist, empiricism has serious flaws and deficiencies.
Even in mathematics, which is least susceptible to these two hypotheses, there are examples where induction cannot be proved or falsified.
This is perhaps what makes "The Three-Body Problem" fascinating, it is not a story based entirely on physics and science fiction.
Because of the existence of the shooter and farmer hypothesis, we can feel the depth of the influence of philosophy on "The Three-Body Problem" and Liu Cixin.
When we find that under limited cognition or cognitive limitations, no matter how hard you try, you cannot break through the scientific boundaries pinned by the "three-body problem".
You will find that everything you strive for and strive for is futile and meaningless.
Just like the two-dimensional world on the target, the three-dimensional world of the shooter cannot be recognized and understood in any way.
Just like the philosophy contained in "summer worms are indescribable, crickets do not know spring and autumn".
If we were just summer worms and cockroaches in a three-dimensional world.
How can we deduce or design something meaningful or useful to understand the three-body world or the universe as a whole?
"The Three-Body Problem" not only contains many real scientific theories and unrealistic scientific imaginations.
The Three-Body Problem also contains many philosophical concepts and philosophical theories that are extremely frightening.
Perhaps all this can only be explained by the philosopher Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.
The above is my understanding and perception of "The Three-Body Problem" Episode 2, more wonderful analysis, let's see you next time!
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