1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 371 Final Analysis! Shocking the Audience! Two Paths for the Future of the Chinese Science Society!
Li Qiwei's speech brought unparalleled shock to all members of the Science Society.

There has never been a person who can explain the science, which the Chinese people consider mysterious, complex and profound, so incisively and thoroughly.

He is like a precise scalpel, completely dissecting the structure of the giant of science and showing it to everyone.

The people present were mesmerized by the speech, as if they had drunk the most mellow wine in the world.

Especially Zhu Kezhen, Zhou Ren, Hu Mingfu and others who met Li Qiwei for the first time were now completely impressed.

"Compared to President Li, I think the professors at Harvard University are lousy."

"Oh my God, it would be great if President Li could give us lessons every day. Only fools go to study abroad. It's really a waste of time."

"What a pity, this is impossible. During the time President Li is in class, he can do more things that benefit China."

Everyone felt both regretful and excited.

Because even though they couldn't always listen to Li Qiwei's teachings, having the opportunity to meet him was exciting enough.

Soon, everyone calmed down from the shock and waited for what was to come.

Because President Li just finished the first part.

At this time, Li Qiwei continued:

“The second part of the speech is about the differences of West China Science Society.”

"Looking at scientific organizations around the world, there is actually no example that has exactly the same functions as the Chinese Science Society."

"Here, I am comparing the Royal Society of England and the Sakura National Academy."

"Now, let me ask you a question."

"What do you think is the most important function of a scientific community?"

After hearing this, everyone thought quietly.

Zhou Ren quickly replied: "President, I think the most important functions should be guidance and communication."

"First, the scientific community must be able to guide the healthy development of science and find directions for future research."

“Secondly, scientific groups need to connect with scholars from all over the country and in all fields so that they can have a platform to communicate.”

Zhou Ren's words made most of the members nod silently.

This is indeed an important function of the Chinese Science Society.

But after hearing this, Li Qiwei said:
"Zhou Ren, the two points you mentioned are indeed very important."

"But let me ask you, which society doesn't have this function?"

"Even the Qing Gang in Shanghai, strictly speaking, has these two functions."

“So it’s not a function that’s unique to scientific societies.”

Zhou Ren was speechless after hearing this.

If you think about it carefully, this is indeed the case.

The Green Gang's organization is even more strict than that of the Chinese Science Society.

Does this mean that the Green Gang is more powerful than the Science Society?
Obviously impossible.

At this time, Zhu Kezhen, who had been thinking silently, suddenly said:
"President, I think since it is a scientific group, its most important function should be scientific evaluation."

"The scientific community should be authoritative and be able to identify any scientific achievement and give a corresponding rating."

Zhu Kezhen's answer made everyone's eyes light up.

Yes, this is indeed the biggest feature.

As a scientific group, we must emphasize science.

Zhou Ren looked at Zhu Kezhen with resentment, thinking that it is so annoying to compare yourself with others.

For a genius, the most painful thing is to never catch up with another genius.

With Zhou Ren's talent, he could barely be called a genius in China at that time.

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "As expected of the Minister of Science and Technology of our Science Society, you hit the nail on the head."

"Yes, the most important function of a scientific community is academic review."

"I know you must be very curious about why I asked this question and why I compared the Chinese Science Society with scientific groups in other countries."

"It's very simple, because our Huaxia Science Society currently does not have an academic review function."

The crowd began to make a commotion.

How could it be possible that the Science Society doesn't have such an important function?

Zhou Ren quickly said, "President, let's add the academic review function as soon as possible."

Li Qiwei laughed and said, "This is why I want to analyze it for you."

“Because it involves very complex factors.”

"The two scientific groups I mentioned above, the Royal Society of the United Kingdom and the Sakura National Academy, both have academic review functions."

“All the members selected by the Royal Society of London are widely recognized even in the world.”

“This means that your academic achievements have withstood the most rigorous tests in the world.”

"But the Sakura National Academy can only be confined to Sakura Country."

“This is a gap in the country’s scientific status, and it’s a fact we need to face up to.”

"But even so, Sakura Country is much better than us."

"At least their comments are authoritative in the country."

"The academicians selected by the Sakura National Academy are recognized by people in all scientific fields in the country."

"The most important thing is that it is also recognized by the government of Sakura Country."

"As for the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, it is even more detached. Even the government cannot interfere with their selection."

“It doesn’t even need recognition from the UK government because all the countries in the world will recognize it.”

"Now, let's look at the Chinese Science Society and we'll find that its position is embarrassing."

“As the first and currently the largest scientific group in the country, we are unable to rate scientific achievements themselves.”

“The biggest reason is because of national conditions.”

"We can't get this function from the government."

"The Royal Society is on the same level as the British government, and its academic review function is built-in."

"The Sakura National Academy is a subordinate of the Sakura National Government. Its academic review function was granted by the Sakura National Government and can be revoked at any time."

"You can even consider the Academy as a component of the Sakura Country government."

"The UK and Sakura Country are stable, so there is a chance for such a function to be born."

"And now, you should be very clear about the domestic situation."

"So, it is impossible for the Chinese Science Society to obtain the academic review function for the time being."

"Therefore, for the time being, we only have the function of disseminating science, but we are not qualified to evaluate science."

“A genuine qualification recognized by the government.”

Wow!
After Li Qiwei's analysis, everyone present finally figured out the relationship between them.

I didn't expect that a scientific society would be involved in such complex political factors.

Different national conditions lead to different underlying structures of scientific groups in different countries.

Ridgway did not comment on this difference.

To him, it was meaningless.

At this moment, the positioning of the Chinese Science Society finally became clear.

Ren Hongjun's face flushed when he heard this.

Without Li Qiwei's help, they would never have figured out the relationship.

But don't underestimate this positioning.

Its importance even determines the life and death of the Chinese Science Society.

If one day they want to interfere in academic reviews, they will most likely be hit back.

Because this is a power grab, the authorities will never allow it.

At this time, Zhao Yuanren suddenly asked:

"President, after your analysis just now, I think our Chinese Science Society and the Royal Society of London are two completely different organizations."

"They shouldn't be mixed up, so what's the difference?"

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Yuanren, that's a very good question."

“That’s what I want to say next.”

"The Chinese Science Society is only a temporary and phased form. In the future, it will inevitably develop into an authoritative organization with academic review functions."

boom!
Everyone was shocked.

They didn't expect that the Chinese Science Society, which they were so proud of, was only in its early stages.

President Li has already started considering the advanced stage.

"We are all on the first floor, and only President Li is on the second floor." Zhao Yuanren asked excitedly: "President, can you tell us in detail?"

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "The Royal Society of the United Kingdom and the Sakura National Academy are actually the future of the Chinese Science Society."

“These two models are also the two ultimate models of scientific organization in the current world system.”

"Which path the Chinese Science Society will take in the future is not something we here can decide."

"What we can do is to adapt to national conditions and do our scientific work well."

At this point, the discussion has actually become very profound.

Everyone present was an elite, so they naturally understood what President Li meant.

This is no longer within the scope of scientific discussion.

If Li Leting were here, he would definitely talk for hours.

But the people present were not interested in this.

Because no matter which model it is, the direction of development of science itself is the same.

It’s hard to say which one is better.

Seeing everyone frowning and worried about the future, Li Qiwei smiled and encouraged:
"Okay, don't worry, just do your current job well."

"No matter what form the domestic academic review and scientific organization takes in the future, one thing will not change."

"That is, it must be made up of people."

"Since we are human beings, may I ask, is there anyone more suitable than those present here?"

"Even if the government sets up an academy of sciences in the same way as European countries, you will still be the people in the academy."

"You just change places and continue to fight for China's scientific cause."

"So, even if the functions of the Chinese Science Society are not perfect now, you should not be discouraged and feel that you have no motivation."

“The development of everything has a process.”

"Not to mention such a difficult task as changing the country's scientific level."

"Each stage has its own specific tasks. It is not okay to force things to grow too fast or aim too high."

Li Qiwei was not wrong. Most of the members of the Academia Sinica, which was established more than ten years later, were members of the Chinese Scientific Society.

Among the 4 secretaries-general and 15 directors, 3 and 13 respectively are members of the scientific society.

This is also normal. Scientific researchers are not cabbages that can get whatever they want.

Liu Bang was able to govern the world with the talents of one county.

But it is absolutely impossible for him to find all kinds of technical personnel within one county.

To put it bluntly, the management talent is awesome, but that is just the role of the platform. Anyone else would be equally awesome.

If technical talents are awesome, that’s because they are awesome themselves. If someone else were to do the same, he would likely be a loser.

Therefore, Li Qiwei now controls the Chinese Scientific Society, which means that he will control the domestic scientific community in the future.

By then, he will be the real top academic tycoon!

Everyone is his faction.

Li Qiwei can better concentrate his efforts on major tasks.

At this moment, Ren Hongjun and others seemed to have a sense of clarity as if the clouds had cleared and the light was revealed.

President Li gave a thorough analysis of the development direction of the Chinese Scientific Society in the next few decades.

Ren Hongjun sighed inwardly:

"The luckiest thing in my life was that I mustered up the courage to go find President Li."

"Otherwise, the Science Club will probably lose its due glory in my hands."

Zhao Yuanren, Yang Xingfo, Zhu Kezhen, Zhou Ren, Hu Mingfu and others also had faces full of admiration.

As talents in science and engineering, especially international students studying at prestigious American universities, they are immune to so-called personal charm.

Even high-ranking officials cannot bend their knees.

But at this moment, they suddenly felt that they should follow President Li without hesitation.

Li Qiwei completely conquered these young men spiritually.

"Whether it is the Chinese Science Society or the future Academy of Academic Review, there is actually only one fundamental goal."

“I call it: the institutionalization of science.”

Everyone was shocked, another new vocabulary concept.

“The so-called institutionalization of science is to make the social function of science recognized by the public through organizational guarantees and endorsements.”

“What effect is it going to achieve?”

"To give you a vivid example, suppose there is a liar who claims that his pills can cure all diseases."

"Ordinary people are not capable of distinguishing whether the words of a liar are true or false."

"They can only turn to professional scientific personnel for help."

"At this time, Zhu Kezhen, the Minister of Science and Technology of the Huaxia Science Society, stood up."

"He clearly concluded that the pills were a hoax and had no medical basis."

"At this time, if ordinary people choose to believe Zhu Kezhen without any reason, then our scientific institutionalization will be successful."

"This means that the Chinese Science Society has become the most authoritative institution."

“He assumed the function of providing scientific services to the public.”

"And if ordinary people scoff at Zhu Kezhen's views, it means we have failed miserably."

"And the Academy of Sciences is the ultimate form of this authority, and it is backed by the state."

boom!
At this moment, all the members present were shocked.

They finally felt the heavy burden on their shoulders.

Popular science is not about showing off one's knowledge, but about benefiting the general public.

This simple yet noble responsibility makes science no longer cold ideas and formulas, but tangible warmth.

Ridgeway continued:

"So, in order to enable China to start scientific institutionalization as soon as possible, we must take action."

"That is, from now on, we must demonstrate our professionalism in all aspects."

"Popularizing science is only one aspect. All of our members should also go deep into the grassroots level and effectively address the needs of the public."

“In addition, I encourage everyone here to find like-minded friends in your field and set up a dedicated society.”

"For example, the Huaxia Mathematical Society, the Huaxia Physical Society, etc."

“Although the organization of this kind of society is very loose, it makes up for the lack of depth in the sub-fields of the scientific society.”

"The two complement each other and can better promote the development of domestic scientific undertakings."

Wow!
Everyone was amazed.

"President Li, this is a great idea."

Zhu Kezhen was already considering establishing a domestic meteorological society.

Hu Mingfu and others also looked eager to try.

Although given their current qualifications and status, it is a bit difficult for them to take the lead in establishing a society.

But we still have President Li.

No, just use the title of president.

With the president taking action, everything is worry-free.

Li Qiwei looked at the excitement of the crowd and knew that they were starting to have wild thoughts.

So he wanted to knock.

"Okay, I have finished analyzing the macro level of scientific development for you."

"But you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time."

“No matter how well you learn the theory, it will be useless if you can’t put it into practice.”

"Then comes the third part of my speech, the current work arrangements of the Huaxia Science Society."

“It’s not enough to just publish a few newspapers.”

At this time, Ren Hongjun whispered: "President, I am worried that there is not enough funding, so I dare not take big steps to develop."

Li Qiwei waved his hand domineeringly.

"Money is not a problem, you don't need to worry about it."

Everyone was shocked and happy in their hearts.

trench! Too cool!
"Please continue."

(End of this chapter)