3 Body Problem by Liu Cixin - Summary

In this video, I'm going to briefly summarize the Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin. This novel tells the story of Earth facing a more advanced alien civilization. What will happen from there?

If you're interested in science fiction, then you should definitely read the Three Body Problem. It's a fantastic novel that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. In this video, I'll give you a brief summary of the novel so that you can decide if it's something you want to read. Thanks for watching!

Contents
I. Sophon - Dimensionality
II. Video Game - Solving the Three-Body Problem
III. Operation Guzheng - Flying Blades

[illisw]

Hands down favorite book series of all time

[mrbeltr]

Just finished the book and omg I kept reading confused as to how they are manipulating us from so far. The last chapters blew my mind and hooked me for the next two books 😭

[exginto]

Who would win?

Kadishev 1, 5 civilisation with habitats around every planet
VS
Thin piece of paper

[slash_em]

Ye Wenjie replied because she wanted humans to be be destroyed. The story explicitly explained this.

[oldman-man]

Because of your comment to the short from earlier, I discovered your long form video. I really appreciate the way you described the dimensionality of Sophons and the ETO recruitment game. I have not seen any other video do it as much justice as you did, imo.

[krispykleen]

Bro I just finished this book last night. I’ve been watching reviews about it this morning. I’m listening to these videos while I clean, I had to stop cleaning and watch your video because your actually explaining a lot of the parts in the story and I love that. Thank you. This was a tough read for me and I was lost many places, I’m glad you went in depth explaining so much. Ur the man. Great video.

[AntonsClass]

I read this and couldn't put it down! It was a trip. I just got part II and needed a refresher or part I before I dive in.

[jwbowen]

I recommend reading the next two books in the series :)

[thiagof]

Thank you! Best video on the book I found (for me)!

[JustinMShaw]

That nanofilament cutter is an old sci-fi concept and has been used by various authors. My first encounter with it was reading Larry Niven's books that were written in the 60s and 70s, but I'm not even sure that he was the first. He may have borrowed it from an earlier futurist.

[l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l]

I love your doodles so much, please do the other books.

[lauraCPTN]

You mention that Ye Wenjie or we didn't know why she sent the reply to the Trisolaris despite the warning, this is not Ye Wenjie was fed up with the way humanity was dealing with it's problem and how they were destroying the Earths environment, she was of the impression that humans would need an outside force in order to survive and progress or be wiped out.

[mosjeffinately]

Just finished the book. Great summary.

[FebyKris_FPV]

I came here because of netflix...didn't know it was all explained here

[charlesajones]

For a book that has almost no action, the Operation Guzheng scene is surprisingly gruesome and graphic. I was astounded that this scene was left intact in the Tencent TV adaptation (which is quite good BTW). I did not think you could get away with something like that on Chinese television.

[mitchjaylenewilliamson]

You have a great explanation. Well done!

[mwfmtnman]

Just finished the first one, frigging great book. Can't wait to read the next 2

[MbahMu]

My only problem with the story is that if they really want to kill human why didn't they do it with the sophons? Why wait 450 years for the journey to do it the traditional way when thay have practically invisible and indestructible robots roaming around the earth already?

[FlanaFugue]

This doesn't really help when trying to get a grasp on the actual story in order to remember what happened before going on to the next book. (charaters etc.) It's a good summary of the main concepts, but more like a review.

[Rippershammer]

Screw those Game of Thrones writers. They fucking ruined the last season with their laziness.
Never forget.