Rebirth: Fight For Life

  Chapter 768 is full of pessimism and dark arguments

"Mr. Gu is right. The core of the inheritance of human civilization is the inheritance of knowledge and experience. There is no end to learning. In fact, everyone spends a lot of time in learning in their entire life. It can also be said that the ability to learn And efficiency, in general, determines a person's achievement."

On the TV talk show, the guests were sighing: "Don't understand this as some kind of learning method, but understand it as a tool. What level is this tool? Before the appearance of words, human knowledge could only be passed on by word of mouth. After the advent of writing, human knowledge began to be recorded, accumulated and improved more accurately."

   "Maybe it's a tool at the level of writing!" The more he talked, the more excited he became, "What level will it improve to improve learning efficiency?"

   "When it matures, is it possible for basic knowledge to achieve knowledge replication efficiency like computer replication?"

"Imagine, under the current circumstances, ordinary people have to learn to be nearly 30 years old before they can learn new knowledge in a very small field and learn new knowledge in this small field. Broadening the boundaries of knowledge in a small field, even a little, is our Ph.D."

   "30 years! If this time is only 20 years, 10 years, or even shorter? What level will the innovation efficiency of our entire human race reach?"

   The host was a little embarrassed and felt that he was too excited.

   But now he is eloquent, and the show seems to work well again.

"Also, although Mr. Gu didn't expand it, he mentioned this. He said that people's IQ can be improved. Although this result is due to learning, but... What if there are other findings in the research? If Is this method really has a very special neuron activation method for the human brain, so that the brain's memory method and thinking logic can be trained and improved?"

   "So, this is really a matter of raising the level of human civilization!"

   "We can't be as vulnerable as the weak are concerned about possible exploitation by evil forces."

   "We must be strong, face it, understand it, and master it!"

  “…”

  Various discussions, appearing in various mediums.

  The data about the experiment has been published on the website of the "Astronautics and Technology" journal of Flint University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

The    experiment only focused on the implementation of brain-computer interface technology, but did not conduct a large number of comparative analyses on the "improvement of learning ability" caused by it.

   Then, in front of the relevant research teams around the world, there are two subject directions.

   First, the further improvement of brain-computer interface technology.

   Second, can brain-computer interface technology really improve learning ability and efficiency, and improve brain ability?

   Then, the team that wanted to repeat experiments or further research on his basis found that the research threshold was indeed very high.

   Not to mention anything else, just the artificial intelligence that processes brain nerve signals, especially the new generation of artificial intelligence built on the framework of quantum computing.

   There are also sensors and processing chips for brain nerve signal acquisition…

   There are also robots suitable for this research and used to execute the instructions of the human brain…

  People have already studied the "high-tech" action mastered by primitive people, such as drilling wood and making fire by controlling robots with human brains. You are still studying the brain-computer interface to control prosthetic limbs. Will it be too backward?

   But if you want to reach the current level of others based on their papers... the funding is going to explode!

  …

  The enthusiasm of human beings landing on the moon again is still there, and the huge breakthrough in neuroscience has caused the world to fall into a discussion of coexistence of frenzy and anxiety.

  Brain-computer interface, modified man, mecha, brain in a vat, Matrix…

   The various utopian and dystopian future debates have their fans.

   "Let me put it here, technology may be good technology, but it depends on whether you have the resources and status to enjoy it. Opportunities are never reserved for ordinary people, what are you caring about?"

"The times are stable and there are no major changes. Ordinary people have less opportunities? Yes, if there are major changes, others will have greater opportunities, but ordinary people will also have more opportunities. Although it is indeed possible to become cannon fodder in the big era, But if you want to become stronger, you don’t even want to fight, and you want to complain about unfairness? Laziness and cowardice are cancers, and there may be a chance for a turnaround if you rescue them!”

"I don't think there is any need to argue. If a technology is mainly useful, it will definitely continue to be researched, let alone such a useful technology? Will it exist or not, it will not change because of your discussions. Instead of talking about it here , it's better to pay more attention to its progress, study the impact it will bring, and try not to become cannon fodder first."

   "The brain in the vat is the brain in the vat. If there is such a project, it shouldn't be more difficult in the fantasy world than the real world, right? After all, it's enough to die now."

   "Are you sure? It is said that people's brains are most active when stimulated intensely."

   "Hey, why does the development of technology make people feel more and more powerless and humble?"

   "The pastoral era is gone forever! The gap between people is much bigger now than in ancient times. If you still insist that education is useless, wait for future generations to become bricks under the feet of others."

  “…”

   Looking at all kinds of discussions, Tang Yuanfeng sighed: "What is the purpose of directly releasing such a controversial and sensitive technology to the world?"

Gu Song sat opposite him and said softly: "The space age is coming, and human beings are afraid to set foot in areas that have not yet been penetrated. Facing the unknown threats in the future, all human beings need to carry out psychological construction. Such discussions, and It won't hurt. As for publishing it...no big deal."

  Tang Yuanfeng looked at him and asked, "Are you confident to stay ahead?"

"Of course, this is absolutely confident." Gu Song smiled, "more importantly, this is the first time in more than ten years that we have announced our cutting-edge results in a timely manner. Although we have walked a little bit ahead of time. , but their gap is not large. In this case, it is easier for them to intuitively feel the gap.”

   "If you feel the gap, join your research framework of Flint University of Aeronautics and Astronautics?"

   "The Academy of Human Sciences is also fine." Gu Song laughed with him, "After all, things like the quantum supercomputing center are not within the scope of my announcement."

   "It seems that this is the gap between the research tools you mentioned before." Tang Yuanfeng finished speaking, hesitating to speak.

Gu Song seemed to know what he was thinking, and then said: "It is indeed the real progress at present. But I am very optimistic about this technology, and will, as usual, guarantee its application in key areas. But the same, about it should be established What kind of safety standards to prevent the future from going astray, this requires more discussion among people from all aspects of your organization.”

   "If it's just your current progress, have you seen the possibility of it being used to extremes in the future?" Tang Yuanfeng still asked, "Did you dream of something again?"

Gu Song shook his head and said: "No. I just started from the existing technical conditions and saw the problems that may arise at the current stage. To be honest, its application will indeed involve various ethical issues. I The demonstration is a non-implantable brain-computer interface, but in fact, there has been a group of biohackers who are keen to use various new technologies to modify their bodies."

   "Biohacking?" Tang Yuanfeng has not heard of this concept.

"By borrowing the concept of hackers, they feel that the secrets of the human body can also be cracked and enhanced." Gu Song explained, "For example, someone implants magnets and microchips in their hands to open doors and unlock electronic devices. , For example, injecting special preparations into the eyeballs to obtain short-term night vision. People like this are currently the most enthusiastic about implantable brain-computer interfaces. Extreme people among them don’t even mind replacing their intelligence in the future. Mechanical limbs."

   Tang Yuanfeng frowned.

"This technology, many teams have been working on it for many years before I do it. I think if HSDA can formulate a set of safety and speed standards for it, and can guide this technology in a good direction, this will be the future. An anchor point for many technologies. You must know that the current mainstream interaction methods are already developing in the direction of senses such as sound, gestures, and touch. In the future, the interaction between people and the Internet will be dominated by ideas and supplemented by other methods. It's very possible."

   "I understand." In addition to the homework he had done before inviting Gu Song to come, Tang Yuanfeng had an idea.

   Then he gave Gu Song a deep look.

  HSDA has a bias on the boundaries of the use of this technology, and ESG can also have a bias.

  In the end, it depends on the guiding ability.

  Gu Song is confident to stay ahead in technological advancement, then HSDA can take the initiative.

   And throughout the ages, heresies outside the mainstream are unpleasant.

  Similarly, throughout the ages, Chinese people have been conservative and cautious, moderate and polite. As for people in Western cultural traditions...

  With the development of science and technology, experts from all walks of life have been investing in wisdom for future deductions.

  The frontier of mankind is widened, and the number of extra-legal places will inevitably increase temporarily.

  After all, the environment is changing, and the rules are always lagging behind.

   But no matter when and where, the role of being in the sun, as a rule maker and maintainer, is ultimately more critical.

   As he said, Gu Song provided an anchor.

   (end of this chapter)