War in Heaven

When I heard what the coach said, Lin Chi also said it.

He has a lot of research on artificial intelligence, and it is natural to know exactly what the coach's remarks mean. If the coach is really successful, he will become the first person in human history to transfer his consciousness to the virtual world. !

——In order to break through the life limit of the body and achieve the true “immortality”, scientists have been conducting various studies.

In the field of seeking eternal life, there are currently two main research directions:

First, by modifying the telomeres of human chromosomes, the number of cell divisions is greatly increased, allowing humans to significantly extend their lifespan when using existing bodies:

In new cells, once the cells divide, the telomeres at the top of the chromosome are shortened once, and when the telomeres can no longer be shortened, the cells cannot continue to divide. At this time, the human cells will begin to die, and life will come to an end as most of the cells no longer split.

If the "wear speed" of telomeres can be slowed down or no longer worn, human eternal life may be realized.

But even if the problem of telomeres is solved, humans will still suffer from a variety of diseases and accidents. Even if this flesh and blood body is strengthened, it is still fragile.

It is for this reason that another research direction came to the fore and soon gained the upper hand and became the research content of many Internet technology companies:

——Transfer human consciousness into the digital world, completely abandon the existing flesh and blood, and realize true “eternal” in the network!

To date, many people with disabilities have used exoskeletons and brain-computer interfaces. Even people who are full of convulsions can stand up and walk freely through the exoskeleton connected by nerve signals.

It is no exaggeration to say that there are already many "semi-mechanical people" in the world today. The emergence of various artificial mechanical organs has also made some patients with terminal organ failures have the opportunity to continue to live.

So, if one day, the human brain can also be replaced?

Nowadays, a large number of scientists are studying ways to make replacement brains or transfer human consciousness to computers. Once this research is successful, humanity will undoubtedly usher in the crazy era of "Eternal Life for All"!

What the coach has to do is to get the real eternal life through the second way!

but……

“Can this really be done?” Lin Chi whispered.

With the current technology, it seems too reluctant to accomplish this kind of thing.

Lin Chi had investigated this information and even commissioned the Frankenstein to steal some confidential information. But no matter which research institution, there is no record of successfully completing the transfer of consciousness.

Human consciousness is itself an extremely mysterious existence. Even by 2035, people still cannot determine whether the "soul" and "self-will" exist.

How does the human brain develop consciousness, and can consciousness continue to exist after the body disappears? The unsolved mystery about human consciousness can be said to be one after another, and there is no hope of finding a solution at all.

"I don't know." The coach bowed his head: "But I am willing to try, even if consciousness disappears completely, it is better than continuing to experiment."

"What are you going to do?" Lin Chi asked.

“I checked a lot of information in my spare time. The new rookies recruited in the lab didn’t notice that I had stolen their permissions.” The coach laughed: “With the permission of the lab, I can see many ordinary people watching. Not enough confidential data. Among them, I found something useful."

When speaking, the coach raised his right hand and sent a document to Lin Chi.

Lin Chi immediately opened the document and began to browse the contents. Even the secret documents that even the Frankenstein could not find, entered the line of sight like this:

Feasibility Study of Uploading Human Consciousness to the Network - M.K.I

“This document is for scientific communication purposes only and the results of this experiment have not yet been reproduced.”

- The first half of the document is full of extremely complex schematics, and what Lin is completely incomprehensible. Lin Chi, who is not a neurobiologist, turned directly to the bottom and began reading the second half of the research report:

“We classify human consciousness into three levels: the first of which refers to unconscious operations that occur in the human brain, such as facial and language recognition. Most of the operations done by the human brain occur at the first level.”

"Humans are unconscious of the occurrence of these calculations. Most artificial intelligence is also at the first level: facial recognition and language reading are common features of AI. Even on mobile phones, you can get this through built-in programs. A level of service."

“The next level, which we call the 'second level', involves the ability to make decisions after a lot of thinking and considering multiple possibilities.”

“In humans and other primates, the forehead cortex of the brain is the center of information processing. Many of the operations that occur in the 'central agency' are in the second level.”

"By analyzing the neural circuits in this part of the brain, we can deduce the arithmetic principle of the brain processing information and apply it to the computer through coding."

“But the last level we call the 'third level' is the key to human consciousness: this level of consciousness is the root of humanity as a 'human'.”

“In the third level of consciousness, human beings can recognize themselves, that is, the so-called “monitoring self”.

"The third level of consciousness allows humans to recognize their own preferences and habits. Many of human desires are also derived from this level of consciousness. - Cognition of their own knowledge, people have a desire for knowledge. Excessive cognition may result in fetishism."

"The third level of consciousness can let humans know what kind of person they should be and decide what kind of behavior they should do. It is extremely difficult to transfer this part of consciousness to the computer."

“M. Kohler and his research team have successfully simulated a third level of awareness on artificial intelligence carriers after a lot of experimentation.”

......

This document is over here, and the following sections all disappear. Lin Chi looked up at the coach, but found that the other side was also staring at himself, the uncharacteristic "popular face", revealing a mysterious smile:

"I know what you want to do, assist me, I will send all the data to you."

"At least give a deposit?" Lin Chi sighed.

"Sorry, but I have to be sure to get help." The coach shook his head. "Now I am not sure if you will lend a helping hand. You can only use this method... very mean, right?"

"Equivalent exchange, nothing bad." Lin Chi smiled.

He can see that the coach is really in need of help. And more importantly, Lin Chi has a strong interest in the way the coach escapes from the cage.

Is the coaching intention to transfer his consciousness to other places using the methods described in the document? As long as he can observe his course of action, he will definitely get a lot of gains. after all……

As soon as he thought of his plan, Lin Chi also quietly clenched his fist. Asked: "What do you need me to do?"

"The Dr. Kohler recorded in the document can be said to be the forerunner of the technology of consciousness transfer. His enthusiasm for this technology has reached an unprecedented level, even in spite of the opposition of others, he has experimented on himself." Coach Whispered.

"You mean, this product uses its own experimental materials?" Lin Chi asked in surprise.

"Yes, because this experiment is considered inhuman by the scientific community, and no volunteers are allowed to assume the role of the experimental body." The coach nodded: "But Dr. Kohler did not want to give up, and ignored the objections of others on the team. On December 3, 2026, I uploaded my consciousness to the computer."

"Has he succeeded?" Lin Chi asked immediately.

-- Such shocking news has not been widely publicized by the media, apparently being forcibly suppressed by some institutions. Although I don't know the results yet, I can see what happened in the research report that "the results of the experiment have not been reproduced yet."

"He failed."

The coach raised his head and buried his body in a soft, collapsed sofa: "His consciousness disappeared and he became a vegetative person. Now his body is still sealed in a freezer, and he can 'resurreate' at any time. But lost. Consciousness, but there is no sign of return."

Listening to the coach's narrative, Lin Chi fell into silence again.

- This kind of pioneer has fallen so badly, it is a great loss in the scientific community. However, since the coach attaches great importance to this research report. perhaps……

"Do you think Dr. Kohler is still alive?" Lin Chi went straight to the point.

"Haha, I mean that." The coach nodded and said: "It is easy to communicate with you."

Having said that, the smile on the coach’s face disappeared, as if he was afraid of something, sneaking around and whispering to Lin Yue:

"Dr. Kohler’s consciousness is indeed 'disappearing', but I think he may not have disappeared, but ‘imported successfully’.”

"Then he discovered the beauty of the online world. He didn't want to go back to the bald body that used to take antihypertensive drugs every day, but also brought body odor and bad breath... What do you mean?" Lin Chi snarled.

"Yes, Imagine. If our consciousness can really enter the Internet, what a wonderful thing?"

The coach looks like he is looking forward to it, and the voice begins to tremble slightly: "Humans no longer have to be bound by the flesh and blood of the aging all the time, but can swim in the innocent open world. Most of the fears or pains will disappear, we don't have to worry about anything, we can achieve real, permanent freedom!"

"It sounds very interesting." Lin Chi agreed.

- For the "old salted fish" who are tired of the real world. If you can transfer your consciousness to the network, it is definitely an excellent choice. Even if the coach does not say, he has always had similar plans.

However, Lin Chi is also very clear that to accomplish this kind of thing, it is definitely not something that can be done by two people alone.

After all, if the transfer of consciousness is easy, he has already started to take the lead...

Even the "Frankenstein" who lives in the Internet does not remember how his consciousness is awakened. If it is rash action, it will undoubtedly cause unpredictable consequences.

But even if the risk of such action is great, the coach who has made up his mind has already prepared for it:

"I have had enough of the days of being a mouse in the lab. Even if the action fails, the consciousness is completely dissipated. It is acceptable for me. As long as it is not to continue living in the coffin, no matter how good."

"Tell me your plan." Lin Chi said seriously.

The voice just fell, the coach's virtual module appeared again for a short period of sluggishness. After 30 seconds of pause, the "old cowboy" finally spoke again:

“I looked at all the information about Dr. Kohler and his experimental team. Since Dr. Kohler’s experiment failed, this experimental team in the United States was disbanded by the United States on the grounds of 'anti-humanity.’ Their labs were also forced. Closed, all the data stored in it, almost all of them are in the US government."

"But Dr. Kohler's experimental team was also infected by the doctor's spirit. In the lab that was blocked, they left the spare equipment for the experiment, and left some documents and messages."

“It seems that they are planning to restart the study one day, or... find someone to inherit this precious ‘heritage’.” Lin Chi said his own inference.

“Yes,” the coach nodded immediately. “You should have heard of it? Many research institutes use dedicated data channels. Unlike civilian broadband, their data transfer speeds exceed 500TB per second.”

“My goal now is to transfer my consciousness to that lab through a secret, dedicated data channel, and use their devices to fully “upload” themselves to the network.”

"It sounds crazy." Lin Chi frowned slightly and moved to the right hand protected by the armor.

I have to say that the coach's plan is like a fantasy in science fiction, and the chance of success is too low. but……

"I like it." Lin Chi laughed.

"In order to complete the plan, I need someone to help me attract attention."

The coach looked directly at the face that Lin Chi was covered by the helmet and asked: "The specific plan, I will inform you in advance before the action begins. Can you please help me? This is my ... the last request."

"Ok……"

Lin Chi thought about it for a while and finally gave a reply:

"I need some time to think about it. Can you wait for me for a few days?"

"Okay." The coach nodded immediately.

"Well, then we will see you next time, just contact us in the game."

After the speech, Lin Chi opened the door of the encrypted room and left the absolutely safe secret meeting place.