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cosmic-sociology
The proposed study of the nature and structure of a hypothetical society formed by numerous civilizations distributed across the universe.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Dark Forest (2008)Cixin Liu
Preamble
The chapter 'Preamble' introduces a metaphorical scene where an ant climbs a mysterious black formation, symbolizing the search for meaning amid chaos. Two human characters, Luo Ji and Ye Wenjie, engage in a conversation about cosmic sociology, proposing the study of civilizations as a universal social body, linking astronomy and sociology. The narrative explores themes of cosmic perspective, the nature of life and intelligence, and the tension between fear and curiosity in the universe.