3 Body Problem, Explained: Deeper Symbolism & The Ending

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Netflix’s new hit adaptation 3 Body Problem is filled with symbolism, but what does it all really mean? The book on which the show is based is famous for leaning hard into the science aspect of sci-fi, creating an engaging but incredibly dense work. The Netflix series streamlines some of the story’s more confusing aspects, but it still takes us on a wild ride and leaves us with more questions than answers. The show uses a lot of symbolism to help get across its major themes, and unpacking these can help us understand the story on a deeper level. So let’s break down some of the show’s most important symbols to get a better grasp of what the story is really trying to tell us.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 Virtual reality meets real issues
03:05 The three body problem
04:32 The usefulness (& danger) of fairy tales
05:55 Thanks to Zocdoc
07:39 The sophon & the desire for connection
09:56 Why threats always seem to be looming
13:06 The only way they can really win

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