Exploring the Mystery of Cosmic Civilizations

Author: Li Zhenliang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book vividly and concisely describes the evolution of the universe, life, and civilization in a humorous manner. It argues that the birth of life, especially civilization, is a low-probability event, with one planet per galaxy potentially hosting a civilization. The difficulty in communication between planetary civilizations stems from the expansion of the universe and the limited lifespan of these civilizations. The greatest threat to planetary civilizations comes from the civilization's own biological entities. Fortunately, the flame of Earth's civilization was not ignited by cold-blooded animals, so Earth's civilization may have a longer lifespan than other planetary civilizations. However, humanity also faces the challenge of building a harmonious society. The immediate priority is to establish the widest possible international cooperation. In light of today's increasingly unstable situation, this book holds significant practical relevance. Although it covers many complex disciplines, the author skillfully uses simplified formulas and accessible language to explain profound concepts in an easy-to-understand way. This book is also suitable as supplementary reading for middle school and college students who are not majoring in these fields, as well as for middle and high school teachers.