Books matching: scientific discoveries and their consequences
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Save:An idea-driven, brainy page-turner brimming with speculative science and big questions - a must for hard sci-fi fans, though it may not match the towering heights of Liu’s more famed trilogy.
Ball Lightning by Liu Cixin revolves around the study of the mysterious phenomenon of ball lightning, impacting the life of the protagonist from an early age. The story delves into the protagonist's lifelong dedication to understanding ball lightning, leading him into military applications of his scientific research and raising questions about the moral responsibility of scientists. The narrative explores themes of science, morality, and the consequences of scientific discoveries when used for destructive purposes. The book combines elements of renegade scientists, quantum physics, and military intrigue, with a touch of speculative fiction involving aliens watching from afar.
The plot unfolds through the lens of atmospheric scientists, military personnel, and researchers entwined in the quest to harness ball lightning's power for warfare. Characters with personal connections to tragedies involving advanced weaponry and the protagonist's journey to unravel the mysteries of ball lightning drive the narrative forward. The book explores complex questions about the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists, the blurred lines between knowledge and its applications, and the unforeseen consequences of scientific advancements when manipulated for destructive purposes.
Major courses: Higher Mathematics, Theoretical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Principles and Applications of Computers, Languages and Programming, Dynamic Meteorology, Principles of Synoptic Meteorology,...2004•386 pages
