In Liu Cixin's science fiction novel "The Dark Forest", the choice of the character Luo Ji made him the last hope of mankind. In the face of the coming Trisolaran invasion, Luo Ji, a professor of sociology, must ultimately assume a major responsibility. It is in this situation that the novel reveals the philosophy of existence buried deep in the universe, and ponders the status of human beings in the universe and the meaning of existence.
In the universe of Dark Forest, every civilization has a drive for survival, which may require the destruction of any other civilization they find.
Luo Ji was initially reluctant to accept the role of Wallfacer in the "Wallface Project", but he eventually had to face this mission. This choice was not only due to concerns about the future of mankind, but also because he was directly targeted by the Trisolarans in the past, which triggered his thoughts about wisdom and survival. In such a situation, his decision-making concept is particularly important, because it affects the future of the entire earth.
Every civilization’s choice may be the end of other existences.
The "Dark Forest Hypothesis" revealed by Luo Ji allows readers to understand the cruel fact of the universe: contact between various living entities is always accompanied by uneasiness and threats. After he proposed this theory, he deeply understood that staying hidden was a way to protect himself. Therefore, when the Trisolarans suspected Luo Ji's existence, he made full use of this strategy.
As the story unfolds, Luo Ji comes to terms with the difficult truth that, for him and other humans, the choice to survive often means sacrifice and endurance. With the help of technology, he broadcast the coordinates of a star to the universe to threaten the Trisolarans. In the face of the invasion of alien civilization, his choice was finally confirmed. No matter how secretive the strategy is, it will one day be exposed to the light of the dark forest.
In the universe, faced with threats of survival and destruction, every choice will have unforeseen consequences in the future.
In the end, after many twists and turns, Luo Ji and the Trisolarans reached a delicate balance. Through negotiation and compromise, he not only saved mankind, but also opened the door to a future of harmonious coexistence. His success not only comes from changes in the external environment, but also from his inner thinking about the meaning of survival and the difficult choices he made.
Luo Ji's choice gave people a glimmer of hope, but it also triggered profound thinking: In an infinite universe, how should humans position themselves? Will peaceful interstellar connections be established in the future?