Source Code of Civilization

When the fog of myth obscures the origin of civilization, and when the legends of later generations rewrite the ancient truth, a "root-seeking journey" spanning tens of millions of years begins. From the beginning of chaos in ancient times to the slash-and-burn cultivation of tribal alliances; from the game of heaven and earth controlled by Yu the Great to the dawn of civilization in Xia and Shang rites and music, myths have never been fantasies made out of thin air, but true historical metaphors that have been dusted by time. This book takes "getting to the bottom of things" as its core, strips away exaggerated interpretations under the cloak of myths, follows the genetic code of Chinese civilization, and traces the true footprints of mankind from ignorance to enlightenment. Those ancestors who were revered as gods may be the forerunners who promoted the advancement of civilization; those miracles passed down orally may be the concrete records of the power of nature and survival wisdom of the ancients. We will cross the boundary between myth and history, piece together a complete puzzle of the origin of civilization from the fragments of documents, archaeological remains and folklore, and answer the ultimate questions of "how did human beings become human beings" and "why did China become China?" This is not only a work of exploration to restore the true history of ancient times, but also a spiritual journey to inquire into the nature of civilization and trace the roots of the nation - clearing the fog, you will eventually encounter the original appearance of civilization.