[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] "3 Body Problem" Recommendation

[John P. Rudy]

In 9/2017 I read volume 1 and thought it was excellent.  Then went to vol 2 and it was a different translator.  I found it very boring and stopped reading it.  I have just now watched episode 1 and found it very confusing but interesting enough to continue

John

 

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Just for the sake of balance, and as a physicist, we watched it and were disappointed.  The physics and engineering, 

the threat from 4 light years away, and the communication from the threat are way too far fetched.  There were

also many times one just could not figure out what was going on. Sorry... thumbs down on this one.

Jack

 

On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 3:09 PM S Ou via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us <mailto:lctg at lists.toku.us> > wrote:

This might be useful to explain the physics to your family members: https://www.vox.com/culture/24108638/3-body-problem-science-physics-theory-explained-how-real-is-it  

 

Sometimes in families an external source has more credibility than one's own (familiar) family member.  As in what could YOU possibly know about quantum physics?

 

On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM Steve Isenberg via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us <mailto:lctg at lists.toku.us> > wrote:

The book is available on Kindle ($6) and paperback ($16): 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQO403K/

 

On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM Richard Wagner via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us <mailto:lctg at lists.toku.us> > wrote:

All-

I normally do not endorse anything. However, for those of you who like 
science fiction, have the inclination, time, and access to the streaming 
service, I recommend the series: "3 Body Problem" which is a recent 
addition to the Netflix. I just learned at our meeting today that this 
series is an adaptation from a book of the same name. This British 
production is presented in 8 episodes, each almost an hour long, so time 
may be a hindrance to some of you.😉 The  writers and film makers are 
well known and respected; the actors are British with many of them of 
Chinese heritage. Apart from the good acting, cinematography, and 
production value, my recommendation is based on the liberal and proper 
use of scientific (particularly physics) concepts and references to 
well-known scientists. There are images sprinkled in that are current, 
and the plot has a serious parallel to events that are happening in the 
world today.

Hope you enjoy!!

-Dick

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