Hammer of Technology

523 Theology or philosophy

China is currently the country that has the most space dragon series civil aviation spacecraft.According to statistics, China currently has a total of 267 Aerospace Wyvern series passenger ships, of which the four major airlines have a total of 202 ships, and the other 65 are operated by other small airlines.

Therefore, Huaxia is currently the only country that has opened up a dedicated spaceship line for domestic lines.At present, Huaxia Civil Aerospace Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has only delivered 320 spaceships of the Aerospace Dragon series to the outside world, so there are only 53 ships abroad, which is not enough to fly international routes. Naturally, it is impossible to open up domestic routes. .Of course, even international routes are preferred for long routes exceeding [-] kilometers.

Of course, as far as the current situation is concerned, there are not many spacecraft routes in China.However, most of the cities where the major basic laboratories are located and the cities where the industrial chains built for the laboratories are located have opened spaceship routes.This can also be regarded as an internal benefit. Scientists in the laboratory often have to fly between several cities. Naturally, taking a spaceship is much more comfortable than flying.

For example, the total flight time between Cheng Xiaolu and Zhu Xudong only took two hours.

During these two hours on board, you can choose to watch movies, or go to the video game city to play video games.Now the airline has also launched a virtual online store service on the spacecraft.That is, more than ten special rooms are provided on the spaceship, and there are special equipment in them to directly cooperate with a number of high-end brand manufacturers. As long as the consumption reaches a certain amount, not only can you enjoy a single business class service for this flight, but you can also get a Offers for free battery life.

This time, the two who made their relationship clear chose to watch a movie in a private theater on the spaceship.The movie ended and the spaceship was ready to land, so the timing was just right.

After getting off the spaceship, there were already people holding a sign at the exit of the dock waiting to welcome the two of them.

"Hello, we are Zhu Xudong and Cheng Xiaolu from Qingshan Research Center."

"Dr. Zhu, Dr. Cheng, hello, I am Sun Changli, a field worker from the West China base. This time, I am entrusted by Academician Ning to welcome you. I welcome the two doctors to come to the West China production base to guide the work."

"Brother Sun, by the way, is Academician Ning free today?" Hearing Ning Wei's name, Zhu Xudong couldn't help asking immediately.

"Oh, Academician Ning may not be free today. A foreign friend, Professor Smith, was invited to watch the ceremony. It is said that he is an old friend of Academician Ning. Academician Ning may accompany Professor Smith to visit the Huaxia Base this afternoon. But it doesn't matter, tomorrow After the launch ceremony, Academician Ning specially arranged for everyone to meet on the Kuafu, and Dr. Zhu will definitely have the opportunity to chat with Academician Ning." Sun Changli said with a smile.

"That's fine, thank you, Brother Sun."

"Let's go, let's go up and ask the driver to drive the car to the departure floor."

……

Huaxi Airlines spacecraft production base.

Ning Wei, who was missed by countless people, was walking with Smith in the production base.

Said it was a visit, that was a joke.Smith Front, who has turned from mathematics research to philosophy research, has no interest in industrial machinery with rough appearance and precision inside.Not to mention that the unmanned factory is very boring. At this time, he prefers to chat with Ning Wei about some things...

For example, thinking about the human society model in the future cosmic era.This kind of discussion is obviously much more interesting than visiting the machine.

Of course, there are many similar propositions, such as the mystery of the universe, the meaning of civilization, the mission of people on earth, and so on.It seems that these propositions are meaningless, but in fact, the research in this area may be really useful for the future human beings to get along with each other.

After all, when human beings can really break through the shackles of the earth, and the flowers of the earth's civilization begin to spread in the universe, then every step forward is like crossing the river by feeling the stones, without any reference.

In particular, different planetary environments and living conditions will definitely give birth to different ideas and new cultures. These ideas and cultures may blend or conflict.Especially in the absence of external pressure, it is easy to trigger disputes within human civilization, and even interstellar wars.

Of course, these must be hundreds or even thousands of years later.It's just that Smith likes to talk about these things, and he would rather just be with him.Who made the other party a guest?

"Ning, ten years ago I didn't expect you to do what you are doing now, and even now I can't believe what I see now. Whether it's the Mir or the Kuafu now. Of course, the most important thing is that you seem to decipher the I have written the code of this universe. Recently, I have been thinking about a question, whether the world we see really exists. This is like a game, with the expansion of the server, it is constantly optimized. "

"Haha, if you want to say that, Smith, then our server must have been upgraded to the latest March system."

"Of course, there is indeed such a possibility. Maybe the gods have changed their management model."

The two smiled at each other.

"Okay, Smith, I found that your thinking has gone into a misunderstanding. I still think that a qualified philosopher must first be a materialist. In theory, gods do not exist. If there are at most, there are different types of wisdom. It's just life. If I were you, I can imagine whether human civilization will be regarded as gods by other civilizations in the future. This is very possible. After all, it takes too long for intelligent life to evolve, and our universe is still in its infancy. "

Ning Wei shook his head and said.

"Then what if it's inter-universe civilization exchanges? You know, verifiable theology is actually philosophy. It's just a pity that most of the current theology is unverifiable." Smith thought for a while, and then asked.

This question made Ning Wei look at this scientist who had not communicated much but had a long-standing friendship with great interest.It's a little surprising that this guy can see it so clearly.

Ning Wei quite likes the American in front of him, because he feels that this Professor Smith really has the character of the protagonist in many Hollywood movies, open-minded and believes in justice.In Huaxia's words, not only are the three views extremely upright, but they are also very brave.Has internationalist tendencies.So the two have a good relationship.

"That's really powerful. To tell you the truth, inter-universe civilization exchange is exactly what I want to do. Maybe the Kuafu will take on this important task." Ning Wei said in a half-joking and half-serious tone.

Smith frowned and asked: "Isn't it? Could it be that the Kuafu has the ability to sail in a short space for a long time? Even if the Kuafu can really do this, how to determine the coordinates across the universe? Even if the coordinates can be determined, It is impossible for a human being to stay awake for a long time in a hyperspace environment, who will determine the coordinates? Is it really to give life to the so-called artificial intelligence?"

Ning Wei smiled even more happily: "Why not? Kuafu actually has the ability to navigate in a space as short as a foot. It's true that it will be officially launched tomorrow, but in fact, Kuafu has already undergone many tests. But These test results are classified, so it is not convenient to discuss them today. However, I can reveal some first-hand information to you today. We have already confirmed that terrestrial civilizations outside the universe do exist, and may even be more advanced than our own. "

Hearing Ning Wei's words, Smith was completely stunned, even stopped in his tracks, turned his head and looked at Ning Wei dumbfounded, and then asked seriously: "Oh my God, Ning, are you kidding me? Surely It's a joke, right?"

"Haha, of course not, Smith. You should know me well, and you certainly wouldn't joke about this kind of thing. But on any other occasion, I won't admit that I told you this. I just don't want to hide it from you. But If this information can provide you with new ideas for constructing your own philosophical thoughts, I will feel very honored, and I don’t mind if you include my name in the latest philosophical research. Of course, in the future, I will still not admit that I have the same relationship with you today. Said these."

Ning Wei laughed and said.

As he had just said, he really didn't mind revealing this to Smith.As long as he doesn't admit it, even if the scholar in front of him preaches it everywhere, not many people will believe it.But it doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, because he has already made up his mind to do this matter.

"Okay, you win! It's a pity that your people didn't confiscate all the electronic equipment on me before meeting you, otherwise I will definitely ask you to say it again and record these words. From another Homologous civilizations of the universe, well, do you mean that now your basic physics laboratory has mastered the communication method between multiverses?" Smith shook his head and asked.

Ning Wei smiled and said nothing.

Smith frowned, and said carefully: "Let me think about it, I read a paper about the communication across the universe may depend on the weak coupling of energy and information exchange. If standard quantum optics equipment is used, a single ion will trapped in an ion trap and isolated from the surrounding environment."

"At this time, two separate ions can be taken into another system to perform quantum mechanical measurements, and as a result, two parallel worlds can be created. According to the results, the ions should only be stimulated by one of the ions interacting with the surrounding environment It will become active. So if another ion is excited at the same time, it can prove the existence of the multiverse, and even enable low-frequency information exchange. Probably so, but I don’t remember the details.”

"If you're not kidding, it means that you have mastered the method of low-frequency information exchange between multiverses, and even got a response. Philosophically speaking, this proves that the so-called time is not a straight line, but can be traced back. If the world There are countless branches, which means that the existence of all living things is imprinted, maybe death is not the end, on the contrary it is just a long sleep."

"Maybe in a certain period of time, the eyes of all the people who passed away will finally open again. It's just that the long-term extinction of consciousness makes these imprints no longer remember everything in the last waking cycle. At most, there are only some residual impressions left, so every time Individuals have to adapt to a new world again, and re-understand the basic laws of this world through learning. God, there is no constant law, everything is just appearance.”

The information just obtained obviously caused the philosopher's brain to shut down a bit.After all, although the information Ning Wei casually said was simple, it contained too much information, which made the former mathematician think too much for a while.

"Smith, don't think so much. If it were me, I only need to study the concept of infinity. Any concept of infinity contains infinite possibilities. Of course, it also includes the existence of life. In theory, as long as it is proved by us The possibilities allowed by the laws of nature may be happening. But this is not the meaning of life. If you really want to think from a philosophical level, I think life is to do what should be done.”

Ning Wei shook his head and said.

"So you plan to take the Kuafu to find civilizations in another universe?" Smith frowned, looking at Ning Wei and asked.

"If there is such an opportunity, why not?" Ning Wei smiled and said.

"But you have a family, Ning. You have a beautiful and gentle wife, and two lovely children. People like you are not suitable for this kind of adventure." Smith said shaking his head.

After hearing this, Ning Wei fell silent.

Indeed, this is what he can't give up the most.

In addition to his lover and children, he also has Lao Ning and his mother who are still alive.And his voyage is definitely the greatest adventure in his life.Even the information about this field preserved in bio-computers from a civilization far beyond theirs is still pitiful.

Most of them are still in the experimental process.Even the entire Hammer of Technology project was just a gamble, but luckily, the gamble won.But the data is still too little, and March can only use the only data for simulation. To be honest, the probability of passing safely and returning safely is not high.

But how should I put it, Ning Wei feels a sense of urgency every time he sees the scene in the video played in March.If you think too much, you may lose your courage.Some grants cannot be let down, and some kindnesses must be repaid.

Think about it, with the urgency of some people in this world, if there is no shock beyond an era, maybe everything that the civilization of that universe has experienced may also be repeated in this world.

No matter for any civilization, peace has always been the most precious wealth, not one of them.So no matter how dangerous the trip was, he had to go.

Of course he couldn't answer Smith like that...

"Smith, if science is to advance, someone has to sacrifice for it. I've prepared for the worst. And even if I'm gone, March will help me take care of them."

This was said in a sense of righteousness, and it also moved Smith.

"rather……"

"Ok?"

"Have you ever thought about the possibility that I'm a better person to make the sacrifice than you are? You know, my parents have been to heaven for a long time, and more importantly, I'm still a happy bachelor with no ties. Of course , if you are really worried, if there is one more person on this journey, maybe you will not be so lonely. We communicate very happily. There is a western saying that two people can put the road in their mouths. What do you think?"

"Haha, Smith, don't be kidding. And March will also be on the Kuafu, I'm sure there will be no shortage of people to chat with."

"Ning, I'm serious! I'm very serious. As you said, I used to be half an enlightenment mentor. Are you really unwilling to embark on a journey with your own enlightenment mentor?"

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524 Eve

Ning Wei didn't expect Smith to react like this, after all, rich people usually cherish their lives.

Smith is such a rich man. His father was once a small billionaire and died of an accidental attack.Although the high inheritance tax in the United States caused the mathematician to lose at least tens of millions of dollars, the remaining inheritance and the trust purchased by his father are enough for him to live a good life even if he does not work in his life.

How can such a person be willing to dedicate his life to science casually?

However, without waiting for Ning to make a decision, Smith continued to ask: "No, Ning, even though you have already made a decision, I still can't figure it out. No matter what direction you consider, how could people here agree to you to go to China?" Risky? Even if you apply, it is impossible to agree, or you should not go to anyone!"

Speaking of this, Smith seemed to feel that his wording was not right, paused, and added: "Of course, I don't think that life must be divided into high and low, but any reasonable person would give the same Judgment, after all, your importance lies there."

Obviously, Smith has recovered from the excitement, and his brain has begun to regain his thinking ability.

"Shh..."

Ning Wei glared at the ignorant philosopher next to him, then turned his head and glanced at Comrade Xiao Yuan who was following far behind, and then said angrily: "You still say that when you know that everyone will disagree. Loud voice? I have already made arrangements. After the Kuafu lifts off tomorrow, all the crew members on board will be disembarked in batches in March in March, and then the space navigation test will be carried out."

"Because the confidentiality level of this space test is very high, I have not drawn up a candidate for this space flight test, so it will be easy for other people on board to be emptied at that time. At that time, I will directly enter the short space at the predetermined location with one person and one ship. There isn't another Kuafu on Earth to go after me."

Smith nodded knowingly.

He probably understood Ningwei's plan, which was simple and effective.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for Ningwei alone to complete such a task, but with the cooperation of Sanyue, it will be different.

He could imagine that all the crew on board would be under the command of March.At that time, you can find any reason to evacuate.As long as there is a brief information gap and these people board the evacuation plane, the Kuafu will basically be unable to intercept them.

"Wait, where is the bodyguard who has been following you?" Smith asked puzzled.

"Oh, he won't be able to board the ship tomorrow at all. There will be other people following me, but I have already selected the candidate, who belongs to the kind who is very obedient. Anyway, don't worry, I have made all the arrangements. Kuafu's The cost is about 1200 billion, and I have already arranged it. After the Kuafu successfully enters the chishort space, it will be logged into the public account of the basic laboratory, and I will tell everyone the reason for my departure. That’s about it.”

After hearing Ning Wei's words, Smith smiled: "Ning, it seems that you have decided to take me with you. Isn't it?"

This inference is very reasonable, if it is not decided to take him on the spaceship, it is naturally impossible to tell him this secret directly.

Ning Wei turned his head, glanced at Smith beside him, and said casually: "If you think too much, I can also find a guard who doesn't understand English, and lock you in the confinement room for a day and a night, and keep watch all the time. You. Just release you after 24 hours. Believe me, there are many guards here who will carry out my orders to the letter, and their loyalty is not in question."

"Ah..." Smith never expected this, but it is indeed a possibility.After all, this is Ningwei's territory, and what he wants to do is probably just a matter of one sentence.

"Okay, don't be like this. Since you want to go along, go. But I suggest that you find a way to deal with the money you saved before you go. For example, sign an agreement to donate all the money to our basic physics experiments room, it will be your ticket to travel the universe." Ning Wei shrugged.

Since Smith didn't take his own life as important, it didn't matter if it was natural.

Anyway, this guy doesn't have any authority on the ship, and under March's monitoring, there is no chance of making trouble.

In fact, without March, it would be impossible for two people to drive such a huge spaceship for space exploration.

"Uh...donate all the money to the basic physics laboratory? I have no objection, but I don't have enough time. I can't handle tens of millions of dollars in assets in Huaxia. Especially some bonds I bought and some real estate investments The relevant documents are all locked in the safe at home, and it is impossible to process them remotely in Huaxia." Smith shrugged, with a look of doubt.

People are going to the outer universe, he really doesn't care about these external things.If he can't come back, or if he can't come back after decades, he doesn't know who his wealth will be cheap in the end.

"It doesn't matter, you just need to sign an agreement, um... it's better to record a video to prove that you voluntarily use all your wealth to buy a two-way ticket to the outer universe to see the scenery and related insurance. As long as our The spaceship is gone, and there will be special people in the laboratory to deal with your wealth. Whether it is the house or the documents you put in the safe. I really believe in the spirit of contract in your country and let us get the money of."

Ning Wei said nonchalantly.

Smith was silent.It's not that he doesn't believe that the Fundamental Physics Laboratory can get his wealth, but he believes that even if he can get it, it has nothing to do with the so-called spirit of contract.After all, for those who have seen the world very clearly, they know very well that the contract that is least afraid of being torn up is actually not signing a name with a pen, or making a fingerprint with inkpad.It mainly depends on whether the signing hand is hard enough when it is clenched into a fist.

"It seems that I can't afford this ticket." Smith said with a wry smile.

"Haha, don't care about these details. Of course, I will give you special equipment when signing the agreement and recording the video, and it will be operated by March. Now we should go to dinner. I will be busy today. After dinner I don't have time to accompany you." Ning Wei patted Smith on the shoulder and said.

"You win! Ning!"

……

Ning Wei is really busy today.

In fact, Ning Wei's mood was extremely complicated at this time, far from being as relaxed as he appeared in front of Smith.

There are still too many emotional ties.

It was only when he suddenly faced this situation that Ning Wei slightly regretted why he hadn't grown into a scientific research machine with no emotions.

If so, you don't have to worry about it now.

Although he has spent enough time with his family in the past few months, picking up Ning Zhe every day, preferring to run back and forth between kindergarten, elementary school and home, making an exception to drink half a glass with his father every day, and even with his mother. It's okay to gossip, soothe the family at night, and hold classmate Jiang and chat until late at night before going to bed...

But when it came time to leave, I still felt a lot of reluctance.According to the deduction of the entire plan in March, the possibility that he can return to Earth smoothly is about 50.00%.The only consolation is that this is not entirely a road of no return.

Because of the physical characteristics of the short space, as long as the coordinates are calculated accurately, the journey will not take too long if nothing else happens.Although it is a voyage across the universe, it sounds extremely far away, but if calculated by the time on the earth, it may take only one or two days to reach the intended destination.Even if it takes one or two years to complete the scheduled tasks, it will take one or two years to come back.

The point is that no one has ever done this kind of thing.The chances of being able to come back safely are only about half.Moreover, Ning Wei is not too clear about the consequences of this kind of communication.For example, he doesn't even know what kind of vaccinations should be pre-vaccinated for this kind of interstellar travel.

Human life is still too fragile in front of the universe.

But he couldn't tell his family about this in advance.

As Smith feared, if anyone had known about the plan ahead of time, he probably wouldn't have been able to leave.He doesn't even think about going up on Kuafu.

Fortunately, with the cooperation of March, now March has gained everyone's trust.

Let everything go according to plan.

As for Smith...

Well, it was an accident.I told this foreign friend before I left, hoping that this guy could help explain it. The chances of him coming back after going out this trip are still very high.

Although he has already arranged everything, after the Kuafu successfully enters the Chishort Space, March will announce his plan to those who should know.He also left a special message to every family member in the family, which is not considered a last word, but just emphasized that this is just a long-distance trip, and he will definitely come back in three to five years at the longest.

But artificial intelligence's control over emotions is certainly not as convincing as real people.Not to mention that Smith is also a world-renowned scholar, and the same words are obviously more powerful when said from his mouth.

Who knew that this guy was even braver than him.