Question
In one novel, a type of deterrence based on this theory is used to hold off alien invaders by threatening to broadcast their homeworld’s location. For 10 points each:
[10m] Identify this theory that resolves the Fermi paradox by positing that alien civilizations are necessarily hostile and thus remain hidden to avoid being attacked, often explained by analogy to hunters in a namesake place.
ANSWER: Dark Forest theory [accept Dark Forest Deterrence; accept dark forest hypothesis; accept The Dark Forest]
[10e] Dark Forest theory takes its name from a sequel to this first book in the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. This Liú Cíxīn (“LYOO tsuh-SHEEN”) novel with a physics-inspired title was adapted into a Netflix series in 2024.
ANSWER: The Three-Body Problem [or Three Body; or Sān Tǐ]
[10h] Liú Cíxīn is also known for writing this novella, in which humanity pushes Earth out of the solar system to escape its impending destruction. This novella was adapted into a high-grossing film series of the same name by Frant Gwo.
ANSWER: The Wandering Earth [or Liúlàng Dìqiú]
<LK, Trash Lit>
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Attitude | McGill Asian Goodreads Junta | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 1 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |