Can anyone name one new thing that you have learned about the star wars universe from episode 7?

Rating: 8/10 (4 January 2016)

SW7 had done a superb job at almost all aspects of the filmmaking, however had gone no where with the macro-level story telling including the further expansion of the star wars universe. Every new star wars film under Lucas expanded the star wars universe by either introducing a new race of aliens, a new planet, or showing us more of a planet that was previously introduced. What type of planet is Jakku? A bootleg of Tatooine. What planet did Maz lived in? Well they have a bar that is also a bootleg of the one in Tatooine from episode IV. Star Killer Base? COMON!
Don't get me wrong, I was heavily entertained by episode 7 in the theatres. Judging critically on cinematography, acting, and all stages of production, episode 7 is undeniably a much better film than the prequels. However, the more I think about episode 7, the more I am saddened that the star wars universe and the big-picture story may have seized to further unfold.