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The first season of 3 Body Problem has delivered a lot by way of the plot and characters. While it is undoubtedly a science fiction show — it is based on the so-called three-body problem in physics — it is also does a good job unearthing some of today’s most challenging problems in philosophy. The questions span areas including philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, ethics, and political philosophy. In this article, we’ll look briefly at five of these intriguing problems....