Tech Hammer

After the not-so-grand farewell ceremony, Ning Wei took Liu Wei and Smith on the return journey. March, which had been very low-key during this period, finally became active.

In order to avoid the chance of direct contact with Xiaoluo, Yue Yue set very strict standards for every data exchange session. This made Ning Wei suspect that Yue Yue had really evolved some different emotions.

Of course, for artificial intelligence in two different environments, there is also communication between them. But it is limited to the most primitive radio voice communication. Although Xiaoluo has repeatedly explained that the core database of artificial intelligence can be repaired, and Ning Wei will eventually go back. There is no chance of intersection between the two parties, so there is no need to be so defensive, but Ning Wei actually feels that he still has to It's better to be careful.

If nothing else, it’s not good to bring an artificial intelligence back home and think about how to pass legislation to make it make mistakes every day. It would affect family harmony.

Ning Wei felt very guilty when he came to this place and didn't tell the truth to classmate Jiang. Naturally, he couldn't bring a mistress back with him. Thinking about it carefully, March is still obedient enough.

When he went to Mars for the first time, Ning Wei specifically asked Wang Chenxu to learn about the story of Ma Zhenhua marrying an artificial intelligence. Ning Wei still remembered Wang Chenxu's expression at that time, which was particularly interesting.

He even remembered Wang Chenxu's original words at that time...

"Actually, this thing is quite ridiculous. You know, Mr. Ma was known as the living Newton and Einstein back then, because his status in the mathematics and physics circles was too high. And he was also a representative, so he When the proposal was made to make it legal to marry an artificial intelligence, no one had the nerve to refuse, so they just did it... But after Mr. Ma left, this was abolished. By the way, how did you know about this? "

Well, after hearing this answer, Ning Wei probably understood how awesome this old Ma was back then! I understand even more that really awesome people can be willful wherever they go.

Of course these are all things of the past.

Maybe in another ten or twenty years, he will be treated like this, right?

Of course, when you are on your way home, this is not the time to think about this. For the most prudent reasons, Ning Wei chose the safest return route given in March. The Kuafu still had to rush to the far side of the moon and enter a short space before returning, which would cause a delay of a week on the way.

But the journey was not boring.

This cross-universe voyage gave the three people traveling together countless topics to talk about, especially when one of them was a big man who studied philosophy, which often made the topic of conversation profound. At this time, Liu Wei would not interrupt most of the time, but every time he said something, the two great scientists would be greatly inspired.

The three of them all liked this kind of exchange, so it became a regular program every day. Even the daily discussion time will continue to increase. When the conversation gets exciting, we can even talk for a whole day. It’s not that there are no other leisure projects on the Kuafuhao. In fact, a lot of various film and television works in this world have been downloaded.

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"Do you think this kind of remote control technology for android robot consciousness is very similar to the cloud universe project proposed on Earth before? It just brings the metaverse into reality. For example, it can work while sleeping, but through a different body Or vehicles can do it.”

This day was like any other day. Ning Wei found a topic and the symposium began.

"This statement is still a bit far-fetched. I think the greatest value of this technology is not to change the pattern of war, and it has nothing to do with the metaverse, but to objectively extend the length and breadth of everyone's life. I have roughly understood the technical details , which allows people to do some daily skilled work through their subconscious mind in an orderly manner when they fall asleep, and at the same time ensures that the person's brain is in a deep sleep state most of the time, which is the real gospel for ordinary people. It can Let everyone have their own life after work.”

Smith's sonorous and powerful speech echoed in the small cafe in the control tower of the Kuafu.

However, this sentence shocked Liu Wei, who was often reticent.

"Professor Smith, no matter how much you boast, you will not be able to open this technology to the world immediately after returning home even if you are an academician. At least, you have to wait until China has a second-generation product and can mass-produce it. It is possible to start promoting the first-generation products for civilian use. By the way, we must also follow some of your practices and strictly restrict exports."

Liu Wei's words made Smith speechless for a moment, and then he glared at Liu Wei angrily, but there was only so much he could do. You can't really go up and fight, and more importantly, you can't win.

Ning Wei looked at the two of them happily and did not participate too much in their argument, but he was definitely towards Liu Wei. This has nothing to do with being reasonable. Ning Wei has never been afraid to explain to everyone who knows him what it means to help relatives but not help. This has always been the case.

"Okay, don't argue about this. I have analyzed the technical details in March together. According to the current level of craftsmanship here, we can't even think about it for more than ten years. I don't know what the situation will be like for more than ten years. What we need to discuss now is not how much change this technology can bring to the world, but how to position the technology tree in the future. Forget it, this issue is too complicated, let’s talk about it later.”

Ning Wei decided to temporarily suspend this topic, otherwise a good academic discussion would become a bickering, which would be boring. So he decisively started a new topic: "Do you think civilization has a mark?"

Smith frowned, looked at Ning Wei, and asked, "How...how do you say this?"

"Let's start with mathematics. Do you think mathematics is really a principle that exists in nature, or is it an independent creation of the consciousness of intelligent life? The structure of numbers, from 1 to infinity, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and the existence of π, The existence of base systems, real numbers, complex numbers, number fields, groups, rings, to more complex calculus, multi-dimensional space... Countless concepts do not exist in themselves, why do they appear, and why do we think of using these to solve real-life problems? Many problems, using countless formulas to fit them with reality?" Ning Wei asked eloquently.

Liu Weiyi generally didn't interrupt in this kind of topic, but just listened attentively. Only Smith showed a thoughtful look, and after a long time he slowly said: "Mathematics should originally come from the needs of survival and development. In the stage where survival materials are scarce, people need Knowing that stored meat will spoil after a few days, you need to use the nodes on the rope to calculate how many days have passed. Then people need to measure the land, which requires multiplication. In modern times, we have to define and measure more physical quantities. , because to make airplanes fly into the sky and satellites to work, there are complicated mathematical forms. Therefore, mathematics should be a creation that combines the needs of intelligent life."

Ning Wei nodded and continued to ask: "Then let's make another hypothesis. If intelligent life actually exists in a space as short as a foot, in other words, there has never been a speed lower than the speed of light in the world they know. This kind of In this case, Newton's first, second, and third laws are invalid for them. Or in another universe, where the particles show different characteristics, what will their mathematics be like in these cases? of?"

Smith thought about it carefully and then asked: "Ning, what do you want to express?"

Ning Wei smiled and said: "I think about it again, is there a possibility? Civilization is actually recorded. Whether it is mathematics, physics, chemistry, or other laws of the world we know, they are actually all It's been recorded. It's like our genes, preserved there in a way we don't understand yet."

"Every universe has a development cycle and will eventually enter a period of extinction until it accumulates enough power to explode again. Nothing in the world we know is immortal. But the cycle is infinite, just like a circle , pi...every time it cycles through, everything in the last era will appear again in some way, until a truth, or the real truth, is discovered."

"Even if each of us has experienced it in this world, it will leave a mark. Hundreds of millions or trillions of years after death, we will open our eyes again to see the world at some point. It's just that compared to lower-level life forms, we can't It carries such a long memory, so when I get a new life, I no longer remember the past encounters, but just start a new life again."

Smith curled his lips and stared at Ning Wei...

How should I put it? This idea actually involves a core question in philosophy: What is the meaning of life toward death? Want to find out the truth? So what is the truth?

"Ning, we can't find an answer to this question. From the most basic scientific level, it is impossible to explore a result that cannot be verified." Smith shook his head and said.

At this moment, Ning Wei felt like a magic stick to him.

"So I want to verify this problem. Maybe I won't know the final result in this life, but if I don't try this kind of thing, it will be a lifelong regret." Ning Wei said slightly excitedly.

At this moment, Smith could even feel the holy light on the face of this Chinese scientist. Of course, what's more is unbelievable. He suspects that Ning Wei may be crazy. This is no longer about interfering in the realm of God. He just wants to interfere in the realm of God!

After a long time, Smith asked: "I would like to know how you want to try it, and how to design this experiment?"

Ning Wei replied: "Originally there was no way, but civilized thinking control technology gave me inspiration. Yes, it is the technology of controlling bionic robots through brain waves. It proves that our thinking can affect another carrier. What is needed It is a method of storing information and then sending it out. When I go back, this will be a lifelong research topic. I hope to record the knowledge and concepts I have mastered, save them in the form of waves, and send them to the short space. Let it float freely until one day it appears in a certain universe and affects the right person, who can inherit all my knowledge, worldview, and various methodologies."

Liu Weiwei looked at Ning Wei with admiration.

How should I put it? From the moment he met Ning Wei, no, it should be said from the information he knew, it seems that there is only one thing that this mathematician is pursuing, and that is to refresh everyone's knowledge again and again.

At first, Ning Wei was famous for his research on turbulence equations, but when he was just one step away from proving the NS equation, he began to build the number theory foundation of artificial intelligence; when everyone thought that he would delve into the field of artificial intelligence, When pushing strong artificial intelligence to another peak, he turned to researching chips; when everyone felt that three-dimensional silicon-based technology would become Ning Wei's foundation, he began to study physics and founded the foundation on his own. Physics laboratory...

Now when everyone is crazy about anti-gravity materials and excited about his thirty-year plan, his eyes are looking further away. What planned things like lunar bases, Mars cities, and solar system ports have been ignored by him, and now he wants to pass on his thoughts to prove that there is a mark of civilization on this world?

Yes, Liu Wei actually didn't understand much about today's conversation, but that didn't stop him from looking up to Ning Wei, because he could understand the infinite shock on Smith's face...

This is when he really doesn't realize how powerful he is, because someone who understands helps him feel powerful.

"Ning Wei, you are crazy! You must be completely crazy!" Smith reacted and looked at Ning Wei as if he were a madman.

"No, I have never been so clear-headed! Smith, think about it. If I succeed, it will prove that all civilizations will leave their mark. No matter how many times they are destroyed by force majeure, everything will be preserved and wait for the next one. Reincarnation, and then be excavated again. Human life is limited, but the cycle of fate is infinite." Ning Wei said firmly.

Smith stared at Ning Wei, and after a while, he finally said: "If you are serious, from today on, I will no longer believe in God, but will believe in you! Ning, I am not kidding, I will not joke about my faith." of."

"Hahaha... Smith, why didn't I realize that you have such a cute side before?"

"Ahem..."

Liu Wei coughed dryly. He really couldn't bear the way a certain scientist said the most lovable words in the world in a very serious tone: "Academician Ning, actually instead of talking about these far-away things now, you might as well think about what will happen when we go back. How should we face everyone? After all, you really escaped this time, and you don’t even know what kind of chaos the house has become after you left, so do we need to unify the message? "

Liu Wei's words made the atmosphere in the room quiet down instantly. After all, what he said made sense.

It's not really a big deal, but it can be troublesome.

I went with a fearless attitude when I left, but when I came back it was not that simple...

After being silent for a long time, Ning Wei looked at Liu Wei, and then said thoughtfully: "Brother Liu, speaking of this...you should be able to write a self-criticism, right? Do you need me to ask Yue Yue to prepare a few copies for you?"