1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 257: The pretense is over, and the deception begins!
Li Qiwei's speech has just begun.

However, his two questions had already made everyone in the auditorium break down.

Whether they are students or professors, whether they are majoring in physics or other majors.

At this moment, everyone felt the scientific research quality of top scientists.

Many people are silently looking for shortcomings in themselves.

As the only two Nobel Prize winners at the scene, Michelson was very satisfied.

Even if Li Qiwei said nothing afterwards, this speech was a success.

Because his purpose was achieved.

Ridgwell had a profound influence on the research attitudes of American scholars and demonstrated the top style of European physics.

I believe that from now on, the United States will pay more attention to the development of theoretical science.

Therefore, he cast a grateful look at Li Qiwei.

Li Qiwei smiled back, and then continued: "Well, it seems that my opening remarks were not bad. At least I didn't make you fall asleep."

Everyone laughed.

“I am not a person who likes to preach, so my speeches never instill values.”

"I just like to talk about my own feelings and experiences."

"Professor Michelson has been in correspondence with me until today."

"He especially wanted me to talk about what is the most important quality for an individual to do good physics research."

“For the country, how to enhance scientific innovation capabilities.”

“It just so happens that I have some experience with these two issues.”

"I know that most of you here want to know what is so special about me, Bruce."

"How could I, a Qing Dynasty Chinese, achieve such great success in the field of science?"

“This is also the purpose of your coming here today.”

Everyone in the auditorium nodded, obviously very curious.

Li Qiwei's performance just now has completely conquered them and dispelled some rumors.

Before Li Qiwei came, many Americans spread rumors that Li Qiwei's deeds were exaggerated.

The Europeans deliberately brought up a person in order to demonstrate their own strength.

However, these rumors have now all been dispelled.

"In your eyes, I, Bruce, am the greatest genius in physics today."

"It seems that I don't need to make any effort. I can create all kinds of theories that shock the physics world just by sitting in the room and writing casually."

"However, I would like to say that this idea is completely wrong and is a prejudice and conjecture against me."

“The diligence and sweat I put in are no less than my talent.”

The villain in Li Qiwei's mind: You are talking nonsense! You are the most diligent in doing other things.

"I know that your country's inventor, Mr. Edison, once said something."

“He said: Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, but that 1% inspiration is far more important than the 99% perspiration.”

"I don't know how everyone here thinks of this statement."

“But I personally don’t agree with what he said.”

Wow!
Li Qiwei's words immediately caused a commotion in the audience.

Edison is a household name in the United States.

But Americans themselves have mixed opinions about him.

Those who support him believe that his inventions brought the latest technology to the United States and improved the lives of Americans.

There are even many calls for Edison to win the Nobel Prize in Physics.

But the old guys in Sweden never agreed.

Those who oppose him believe that he is a black-hearted capitalist who often withholds employees' wages.

Among his countless inventions, more than half were not his own, but were claimed by him through various means.

The most classic feud is the one between Tesla and Edison.

Although Ridgway's words did not comment on Edison's achievements.

But those present still classified him as an oppositionist.

After all, he was opposing what Edison had said.

It was because of this sentence that someone got angry.

"I don't think there is any one quality that is most important for success, for physics research."

“Talent, hard work, opportunity, mentors, environment, good health, etc.”

“A person’s strength is a reflection of his or her overall quality.”

"Any factor is crucial to the final result."

"We can't isolate one condition and assess its importance relative to the rest of the factors."

"This is just a mathematical and conceptual game that has no meaning for physics research itself."

“The only thing we can do is to push things to the limit and use the qualities we have to the limit.”

"Let me give you a few examples."

"My good friend, Dr. Wilson of the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University."

"He is not a gifted physicist."

"The cloud chamber he invented is not a particularly sophisticated piece of physics experimental equipment."

"But he did not let this discourage him and wallow in the pain of having no talent."

"It's about taking one step at a time and trying your best to the fullest."

“Keep up with the latest research and add all kinds of features to the cloud chamber.”

"He can't control his talent, but he can control the combination of machines and push it to the limit."

"I once told him that his instrument would surely play an important role in the future and win him a Nobel Prize."

“Be open to what we don’t have and develop what we do have.”

boom!
Li Qiwei's words shocked everyone present.

Wilson's courage to fight against the sky also made everyone admire him.

In fact, this kind of deeds are the most sympathetic to the public.

After all, there are only a few geniuses in the world, and the vast majority of people are ordinary people.

A story about achievement through hard work is more likely to arouse people's interest.

On the other hand, any achievement Li Qiwei makes is taken for granted in the eyes of others.

Because you are a genius.

It’s like a competition in later generations, where students from prestigious schools winning first or second place won’t surprise or impress people.

Because in everyone's impression, that's how they should be.

But if a technical secondary school student surpassed countless students from prestigious schools and got the twelfth place in one fell swoop, it would definitely cause a sensation.

Because this kind of thing is so uncommon.

It brings hope to ordinary people.

Although this hope is slim, as long as it exists, it is enough to make people burst into tears.

At this time, Li Qiwei continued, "And my doctoral student, Qian Wushi."

"I suppose you are all aware of the recent superconductivity paper."

"This is undoubtedly a great physical discovery."

"But because Master Qian Wu didn't do his best, he almost missed this achievement."

"Reducing from 4.3K to 4.2K doesn't seem to make any difference."

“But for those who pursue excellence, any tiny change requires endless efforts.”

"So, that's my take on Professor Michelson's first point."

“Don’t get hung up on those grand concepts.”

"You can't control anything but yourself."

"Do your best and do things to the extreme."

Wow!
There was thunderous applause in the auditorium.

Some people even stood up and clapped.

Li Qiwei really said it very well.

It's too dissecting of human nature.

Ridgway neither exaggerates the role of talent nor the role of hard work, nor does he say that hard work will lead to success.

Instead, it is only recommended to do things to the extreme.

This is completely different from the chicken soup that students usually come into contact with.

Li Qiwei looked at everyone with a smile on his face, wondering how much chicken soup you have had.

He complained in his heart: Damn, I almost believed it myself.

No matter how talented or hard you work, in this era, you are destined to be cannon fodder.

No matter how talented you are, no matter how hard you work.

In front of my soul in the afterlife, none of it is worth mentioning.

Hey!

Then, Li Qiwei shared his insights on national scientific innovation.

“I believe that the most important thing for innovation at the national level is communication.”

"Europe is now the center of science, it's a place unto itself."

"To put it bluntly, Europe not only looks down on Chinese science, but also looks down on American science."

At this point, almost everyone present nodded in agreement, and were filled with indignation.

They were indeed despised by Europe in terms of theoretical science.

Those scholars who come to the United States from Europe are almost all here to gild their resumes and go back after staying for a few years.

Like Richardson.

This makes the United States extremely helpless.

Because I can't keep people no matter what I do.

"So, I think China can have more exchanges with the United States in the field of science."

"Now, China's higher education, under my promotion, has achieved remarkable results."

"Chongsu, he is the epitome of scientific talent in the country."

"We are not worse than the Europeans, we just lost at the starting line."

"The United States has Professor Michelson, Professor Millikan, and elites like you who are present here."

"Why should you be inferior to Europeans?"

"As long as we work together, perhaps in the next few decades, the center of science will shift to the United States and China."

“When the time comes, Europe will come to us to study.”

boom!
Li Qiwei's words made the people present excited.

There is a sense of tragedy and grandeur in the story of mortals uniting to fight against the gods.

At least in the area of ​​theoretical science, the demands of the United States and China are the same.

We are all far behind and need to develop.

Michelson looked at Li Qiwei excitedly. Today's harvest was really huge.

With this speech.

He faced even less resistance in promoting scientific progress in the United States in the future.

Of course, Li Qiwei also has his own little plans.

Michelson invited him here, surely for the sake of America's development.

Li Qiwei naturally would not be a sucker and work hard for nothing.

Give benefits to Americans for free.

Although a few bowls of chicken soup are nothing, they may bring out some talents.

Therefore, Li Qiwei also wants to benefit from the United States.

He wants to fool America.

This is his biggest goal in coming to the United States this time.

Things like speeches and business cooperation are just incidental.

There will be chaos in the country in the next few years, and Li Qiwei is very worried about the situation in the education sector.

It is unclear whether his policies can continue to be implemented.

So, he wants to drag the United States into it.

Using a tiger's skin as a banner.

Scientific research cooperation and academic exchanges with American universities are one of them.

He doesn't care about other areas, but at least education should be kept in order.

With the participation of Americans, there is at least an extra layer of protection.

It's a bit sad to say, but it's the truth.

Ridgwick is not arrogant.

When you are weak, you must use all the power you can.

Although the United States cannot compare with Europe, its resources are far beyond what Europe can match.

What China lacks now is precisely these basic resources.

Li Qiwei believes that with input from the United States, domestic education will surely flourish.

When the foundation of China is established, it will be his time to make things happen with a wave of his hand.

The United States must also be a good little brother.

Soon, Li Qiwei's speech ended.

At the end, the auditorium broke into prolonged applause.

Today's speech allowed everyone to witness Li Qiwei's style and the style of China.

In the eyes of these Westerners, China is no longer ignorant, but has infinite potential.

Li Qiwei, Qian Wushi, Chong Su, they are no worse than the Europeans, and are even far better.

Strength is the only way to win respect.

Just as Li Qiwei was about to step down, suddenly, Woodrow, who had been silent, stood up and quickly walked to the stage.

He smiled and said, "Bruce, wait a moment, please allow me to give you a surprise next."

Li Qiwei was a little puzzled and wondered what you were going to do.

At this time, Woodrow gestured behind the podium.

A hot blonde girl walked towards the two of them with a certificate in both hands and a smile on her face.

Li Qiwei's eyes were fixed on the blonde. The thing in his hand looked so big.

Woodrow smiled and said, "Bruce, with the unanimous decision of the school board, on behalf of Princeton University, I formally confer on you the title of honorary professor."

“I hope you will accept and become a part of Princeton University.”

The sudden little surprise caught Li Qiwei a little off guard.

He was looking for 20 professorships, but he didn't expect to get one so quickly.

He calmly took the certificate of honor from the girl and said with a smile, "Thank you Princeton University for the surprise."

"To be honest, I didn't expect you to be so serious."

Woodrow smiled and said, "For a talent like you, Professor Bruce, I think any university in the United States would welcome it."

Are you kidding? He's just an honorary professor and he doesn't need to be paid.

And maybe they can use some of Li Qiwei's fame to improve the university's own strength. The people at Princeton University are not stupid.

However, everyone knows this tacitly.

Li Qiwei originally thought that his goal was a bit difficult.

From this perspective, as long as he is willing to travel around the United States, he should be able to get everything together quickly.

This marks the official end of today's arrangements.

Those students and teachers all had to rush back.

Everyone was still not satisfied.

The brilliance of today's speech exceeded everyone's expectations.

And as they spread the word, Li Qiwei's name will be heard throughout the United States.

What the real Bruce Lee was like has satisfied the curiosity of countless people.

In addition to today's speech, Li Qiwei will also have higher-level meetings coming up.

His pretentious... no... academic exchange trip has just begun.

(End of this chapter)