Genius Club.

Chapter 464 Information Exchange
Since Turing had asked a similar question before and Jaske did not attend the meeting that time.

and so……

The only people who heard the answer at that time were Copernicus, Newton, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Gauss.

Copernicus is dead, so let’s not talk about him for now.

Lin Xian was actually willing to exchange information with Newton or Gauss, but the problem was...

They may not agree!

Newton and Gauss had the chips they wanted to know, but I had no information they were interested in at all; with this disadvantage, it was too much to expect these cunning people to get something for nothing. It was a good thing that they didn't lie to me.

Lin Xian knew a lot of the information that Galileo wanted to know.

Whether it was space-time particles, comets, astatine 339, or cranial nerve electric shock helmets, there were plenty of things that Galileo was interested in.

It was physically possible to exchange information with Galileo.

but!
Logically speaking, Lin Xian was unwilling to do so.

First of all, this guy is extremely cunning and lies all the time. He never tells the truth and he doesn't even blush. Lin Xian doesn't want to exchange real information for false information.

Secondly, the information Galileo wanted to know was too crucial, and each one touched on core secrets. Lin Xian would definitely not take such a big risk to get an uncertain answer.

Finally, Galileo is very likely the mastermind behind the super disaster in 2400. This anti-human villain not only almost destroyed human civilization, but also lost his and CC's safes time and time again. Unless it is absolutely necessary and he has no other choice, Lin Xian really doesn't want to cooperate with such a person.

and……

On the other hand, Miss Da Vinci.

Although the future world of the Eighth Dream is depressing and deformed, Miss Da Vinci's original intention is not bad. If it weren't for her Savior Company, human civilization might have been wiped out by Galileo.

Looking back from the future perspective, Lin Xian knows Miss Da Vinci quite well.

Plus.

The chips that he exchanged with Miss Da Vinci did not harm him.

For safety reasons, he did not intend to tell Miss Da Vinci about the super disaster in 2400, but only planned to exchange information with her using "The Current Situation of the Eighth Dream".

Simply put, it means telling Miss Da Vinci directly that her future plans cannot be realized, and she should either give up or change her route.

It's a good thing that she can turn back from the wrong path like Jask, and it doesn't matter if she doesn't listen to the advice. Anyway, Lin Xian is very kind and just wants to exchange some information about the "Future Virus".

It can be considered an equal exchange.

……

This "everyone rejects" gathering made all the geniuses discuss for a while. Lin Xian could hear that everyone was very cautious, flawless, and their acting skills were at their best.

After President Einstein announced the adjournment of the meeting, everyone's virtual images disappeared one after another.

Lin Xian and Da Vinci sat firmly in their chairs without moving.

Galileo was the last to stand.

He took one last look at the Rhine Cat mask on Lin Xian's face. Being a gentleman, he didn't say much... With the action of taking off the VR glasses, his virtual image instantly became transparent and disappeared.

This is the end.

In the huge golden hall, only Lin Xian and Da Vinci were left.

Einstein seemed to be uninterested in their discussion. After announcing the adjournment of the meeting, he walked down the stairs at the back and disappeared to an unknown place.

Da Vinci turned and looked at Lin Xian:
"Rhine, what information do you plan to exchange with me?"

Lin Xian smiled slightly:
"I'm sorry to tell you that I have guessed your future plans through some other means. I can point out the loopholes and failure points in your plan and use them as bargaining chips to exchange the questions Turing asked and the answers given by Einstein."

"Oh?"

Miss Da Vinci disagreed:
"Today is really weird. First, Galileo said he had guessed most of my future plans, and then you said you would point out the failure points and loopholes for me..."

"You are all so straightforward. It makes me lose face."

After that, she shook her head and smiled:
"However, although we haven't met many times, I still have a good impression of you, so there is no problem with this information exchange."

"It's just... you said you guessed my plan, but I still have some doubts. After all, I think I hid it very well, so no one should have discovered it."

"So, how about you explain the information exchange between the two of us first? I will definitely not lie to you about the things you want to know, because there is no need to lie to you at all."

"First of all, this is not valuable information or information worth hiding. Secondly... I am not the only one who knows this information. Newton, Galileo, Gauss and others all know it. You can always verify it with them. I can't afford to lie to the younger generation."

Lin Xian nodded:
"No problem, deal."

He continued:
"Then let me explain it first."

Just as he thought.

Miss Da Vinci is indeed a very easy-going and warm-hearted person.

This is also the reason why Lin Xian wanted to tell her the result in advance. For bad guys like Copernicus, just kill them directly; for people like Miss Da Vinci who are kind-hearted but accidentally make mistakes, just communicate with her. She didn't do anything wrong, and Lin Xian didn't want to be a time and space policeman.

"If I guess correctly..."

Lin Xian said softly:

"Your future plan should be to use humanoid robots and mechanical androids as [role models] to help and guide people to rebuild a civilized society, right?"

In the phrase.

Miss Da Vinci was silent.

Two seconds passed.

She smiled reluctantly:

"and then?"

Lin Xian also understood tacitly:
"I don't know what your purpose was in asking about global disasters at the party today, but I guess you wanted to use this opportunity to help the robot bionic man establish his prestige and gain the trust of humans?"

"The destruction of any system requires a destructive opportunity, so that it can be broken and then rebuilt. Once people have more and more trust in bionic robots that are omnipotent, hardworking, and excellent in all aspects...then they will inevitably hand over more and more things to bionic robots."

"At first, maybe it's just some simple manual labor, but gradually, human society will become more and more dependent on and trust androids, and androids will get closer and closer to the core. One day... the Tiangang will be defeated, and mechanical androids will replace humans and become the rulers of various cities, or even the entire world."

Lin Xian’s description was not that accurate.

He deliberately made many mistakes.

This is reasonable and realistic enough.

after all……

I said it at the beginning.

In some way, I "guessed" Miss Da Vinci's future plans.

Since it is a guess, it is impossible to be 100% correct.

If I were to be so foolish as to tell the truth about everything here... then I would inevitably expose the fact that I could see the future.

and so.

that's it.

It's good so far.

Lin Xian changed his sitting position, leaned back on the chair, looked forward, and said calmly:

"Mechanical bionic people are different from humans. They have no emotions and are strictly bound by various procedures and systems. Therefore, they will not make mistakes. Each of them is a role model, an elite, and a perfect model of excellence, civilization and courtesy."

"Most people just follow the crowd mentality. They do what the people around them do and think what the people around them think is right. Gradually... when the mechanical bionic people have the right to speak and the leading power, people will take the initiative to follow their example and become civilized, polite, hardworking, enthusiastic and kind."

Da Vinci listened to Lin Xian's story silently.

Nothing happens.

As if listening to someone else's story, he asked calmly:
"Isn't this a good thing? Birds of a feather flock together. When people come to a quiet library, they will naturally lower their voices and walk lightly. But when they come to a bustling night market stall, they will inevitably blend in with the environment and shout loudly."

"This is reality, and it is also human nature. Everything has two sides, and human nature is the same. Good and evil are actually opposites... We just need to put people in an environment of truth, goodness, and beauty, and then they will be influenced and naturally show their good side."

"Putting the same person in a city of goodness and a city of sin will definitely make him or her grow up to be two completely different people. Human nature does need to be guided, and humans can be guided and changed. As you said, in this process of guidance and transformation, no role model is more suitable than a robot that never makes mistakes."

Lin Xian smiled slightly:
"I don't object to your theory being correct, but that's just how theories are. Theories are always correct, but facts may not be."

"Let's assume that your future plans are exactly what I just imagined, then... the inevitable result is--"

“[A world that is oppressive, rigid, suffocating, and overcorrected.]”

"Do you know why?"

Lin Xian looked at the Da Vinci mask on the woman's face:

"[Again, it's because of human nature.]"

"There are always loopholes in any system, and in any era, there are inevitably people who take advantage of loopholes. Take the example of teachers in school that you just mentioned. All teachers know the truth that 'one bad apple spoils the whole barrel.'"

"It's the same with human society. Any rules and laws are introduced to restrain a minority of people at the beginning, because there are always a few people who break the rules. I believe, Miss Da Vinci, if everyone in the world is as kind as you, then this world does not need laws or any rules and regulations at all."

"So, this is what I want to tell you. The reason why your plan is doomed to fail is not that complicated. It's just that simple—"

"There will always be people who take advantage of loopholes, so for the sake of so-called fairness and correction, more detailed and meticulous rules and regulations must be formulated to restrain these people; but loopholes and other things are endless. As long as you give people space to move around and opportunities to speak, they will always find clever ways to break the rules and seek personal gain."

"Eventually... this world will form a vicious cycle of exploiting loopholes, patching loopholes, establishing rules, exploiting loopholes, patching loopholes, and establishing rules. Until then, all human behaviors will be restricted and people will not dare to say a word. The city will truly become a [Silent City]."

……

Lin Xian’s words fell.

There was no further communication between the two.

Da Vinci was a smart person, so she could naturally understand what Lin Xian meant.

“The Silent City.”

Miss Da Vinci said softly:
"I have read this science fiction novel. It is a short story, but the imagination is very shocking. It is very appropriate to use it to describe this deformed society."

Subsequently.

She smiled and nodded to Lin Xian:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Rhine, for imagining a very interesting future world for me. But... to be honest, I don't agree with your idea."

There was a pause.

She continued:
"I always believe that human nature is malleable because humans are not animals. Humans are full of emotions, and emotions are the primary driving force behind changes in human instincts."

"Mr. Rhine, I want to ask you a question."

Leonardo da Vinci looked at the Rhine cat:
"Do you think there is pure, inherent evil in human nature?"

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes.

this problem.

In fact, the question is, are there purely bad people in the world? Are there people who are destined to do evil all their lives from birth, who do evil for no reason at all just for the sake of doing evil, or even who live for nothing but to do evil?

After thinking for a few seconds, Lin Xian answered solemnly:
"I think so."

Miss Da Vinci smiled and shook her head:
"I don't think so."

……

This is the end.

Lin Xian took a deep breath through his nose.

There is no need to go on any further.

He has said enough.

Everything that can be said is explained in such detail.

It is indeed the utmost kindness and righteousness.

"If you don't quite believe what I said, you can think of a suitable way to ask questions and ask Einstein yourself. "

Lin Xian still wanted to rescue him.

Miss Da Vinci chuckled:
"Thank you for your reminder. After discussing with you today...I do have this plan."

"Well, there seems to be no need to hide it from you now. Your guess is indeed very close to my future plan, and I also think that your assumption makes sense."

"But... the future of mankind, the future of the world, and the future of civilization are not something any of us can imagine; after all, we are not Einstein, and we cannot see the exact future."

Just right.

Seeing that the favorability was almost up, Lin Xian asked:

"In all the questions you asked before, has no one ever asked what the future will be like? Since Einstein kept saying that humans have no future, what does no future mean exactly?"

This is the question about Bai Guang that Lin Xian has listed in his plan and he wants to find an opportunity to ask about it later.

Will Einstein tell all the geniuses the truth... Will humans evaporate in the white light at 600:00 in 42 years?

He didn't believe that in the decades of gatherings of the Genius Club, no one had ever asked questions about the future, right?

"Someone must have asked."

Miss Da Vinci said matter-of-factly:

"Not only do they ask, but some people ask frequently. But... in most cases, Einstein's answer is 'I refuse to answer, and the opportunity to ask the question is invalid.'"

Hey.

Lin Xian sighed softly.

Rub your temples:
"guessed."

He did guess.

What the future world will look like is basically a direct reflection of the closed-loop plans of the geniuses. If Einstein could answer this question casually, then everyone would not have to hide it, and it would be easy to match it up.

"and many more."

Lin Xian suddenly reacted and looked up at Da Vinci:
"You just said that in 'most' cases, Einstein would refuse to answer. That means there are still 'a few' cases where Einstein answered."

"Only one time."

Miss Da Vinci said, shaking her head again:

"Strictly speaking, I only knew it once."

"That was in May or June of this year. After Jask was rejected for the first time when he asked what the future world would be like, he asked again the next month in a different way, asking, 'Before the destruction of human civilization, did we fly out of the solar system?'"

"Einstein answered no. At that moment, Jask was indeed a little lost and was quiet for a long time... We can all guess that Jask's future plan must be related to Mars immigration and space travel."

"Since Einstein answered that humanity will not leave the solar system before extinction, it is obvious that Jask's future plans are doomed to fail."

Lin Xian listened silently.

Start thinking about the fifth, sixth, and seventh dreams.

In these three dreams, after the super disaster in 2400, humans carried out the Mars immigration plan under the leadership of Jask.

Except for the seventh dream, which was a fake Jask who was replaced by a cat instead of a prince, the first two dreams should be the real Jask.

The answer given by Einstein is correct, but it does not explain the root cause of human destruction.

in case……

直接问爱因斯坦，2624年8月29日00：42的灭世白光是怎么回事，他会回答吗？

But asking such specific questions would easily expose my ability to dream about the future.

In short.

Before the next meeting, I will have a good talk with Jask to see if we can stagger our questions and use the intersection of the answers to come to the truth that humanity has no future.

"so……"

Lin Xian spread his hands:
"Can I understand it this way? In other words, you have been holding meetings here for decades, but you still don't know the truth about the so-called 'humanity has no future'?"

“【Copernicus certainly knew that.】”

Leonardo da Vinci said:
"Since I joined the Genius Club, Copernicus is the only member who has not asked similar questions, and it is obvious that he was the first to join the Genius Club, and his right to ask questions at that time was not restricted."

"Have you noticed? Most of the questions we ask now that are rejected are actually because they involve other club members."

"But when Copernicus was the only member of the club, he had no such concerns or constraints. As long as he did not ask questions about Einstein or the genius club itself, Einstein would answer all his questions."

Lin Xian nodded.

He thought of this at the first party. Copernicus must be the person who knew the most secrets and truths.

Even Newton... as the second member to join the genius club, when he asked why mankind has no future, Einstein would probably refuse to answer unless that future belonged to the world line in which Newton ultimately won.

“It’s difficult.”

Lin Xian thought to himself.

It’s impossible that the white light at 00:42 will become an unsolved mystery, right?

Is there any good way to ask questions...

Can you "trick" the truth out of Einstein?
"You are indeed a very nice person, Rhine."

Da Vinci looked at Lin Xian and said with a smile:
"I'm really glad that the last member to join the genius club is someone like you."

"Okay, we've talked a lot about me. As for the rest...it's my turn to fulfill my promise and tell you what you want to know."

Lin Xian sat up straight and listened attentively.

"In the second half of last year."

Leonardo da Vinci continued:

"Turing asked a question very similar to the one you asked today. He asked——"

“If you were to create a persistent computer virus that killed all the overly powerful AIs currently on the Internet, who would be up to the task?”

really.

Lin Xian couldn't help but cheer for VV.

The trouble should end it.

As long as we find the person who developed this virus, wouldn't we be able to reverse the process and eliminate the virus, free ourselves from the constraints, revive the super artificial intelligence VV, and give ourselves even more power?
But then.

Lin Xian's heart skipped a beat, and his fiery heart cooled down.

He realized something crucial, important, and desperate...

“How did Einstein respond?”

Lin Xian asked somewhat disappointedly.

"[Cheng Qian], Einstein gave this name of a person from Dragon Country. But... he also added a very distant time in front of it."

Da Vinci said softly:
"In 2482... this boy named Cheng Qian will be born in this world."

(End of this chapter)