Technology invades the modern world

Chapter 200 Mathematics is like breathing to me (1 words)

The mathematicians, who were preparing to return to America, collectively requested to fly from London to New York instead of Frankfurt Airport.

The legend of the Claritch Hotel had spread among mathematicians, and everyone wanted to stay there for a night before leaving.

I want to see if this place is really as magical as Lin Ran said.

About a hundred people arrived at the Clarridge Hotel one after another.

Unfortunately, there are limited rooms available.

With only two rooms, even if each person stays inside for an hour, it can only accommodate 48 people per day.

Everyone will only be in London for a day or two before going home.

The local London mathematicians left first, since they could come anytime they wanted.

The Clarridge Hotel is located in London, and there's a chance to book a room for the morning or evening.

European mathematicians didn't argue; they simply chose a room with a prime number as its address.

The only ones who came from all over the world, like America, Australia, or Japan, were chosen by lottery to decide who would get a room.

A group of mathematicians with thinning hair or even baldness were drawing lots in the lobby of the Clarity Hotel, leading travelers to mistake them for a group of priests from the Vatican.

Ultimately, Courant from New York University and Fox from Columbia University were selected for the two rooms.

Fox laughed and said, "See? Randolph and my Columbia University are destined to be together."

Göttingen can only have professors temporarily, while Columbia can have professors forever.

Fox has been indignant that the miracle didn't happen in Colombia, but instead landed in Göttingen.

The same thought flashed through the minds of all the mathematicians present: Can it really last forever?
Some of the more imaginative people even thought that the professor would never return to Columbia or return to the field of mathematics full-time.

Just as Newton was obsessed with the official position London offered him, Lin Ran was much the same in this regard.

On the other hand, it is indeed difficult for anyone to achieve this balance.

Since Lin Ran got IBM to develop the Technology Ark, the publicity effect has been better than any previous advertising campaign in IBM's history.

Everyone in New York knows this, and Fox is no exception.

He was incredibly envious just looking at the blackboards with Lin Ran's handwriting.

If given to Columbia University, with its financial resources and Lin Ran's creativity, they could create something truly amazing.

In Göttingen, it would at best be a relic proving a glorious history; but in Columbia, it would be an invincible positive aura that could rival Princeton, Fox thought.

Early the next morning, Fox and Courant were surrounded by mathematicians in the breakfast area of ​​the hall, who asked them to share their thoughts.

"It's a very special feeling. I feel like my thinking is going to be faster here, and countless inspirations are exploding in my mind like fireworks." Fox said with a wistful expression. "I feel like I can at least come up with a big result when I get back."

Randolph has created a lot of new tools, and I plan to go back and work on Goldbach's Conjecture. I've already got inspiration, and the spark of inspiration has been completely ignited in my mind!
Randolph proved the twin prime conjecture in Göttingen, and I returned to Columbia University to use the tools Randolph created in proving the twin prime conjecture to prove Goldbach's conjecture. A brand new Columbia school of thought is being born!

Fox spoke slowly and deliberately about the myth he was about to create.

To be honest, if it weren't for the Göttingen performance, no one would have believed it.

Right now, most people are skeptical, but Fox's reaction is so calm that it's indistinguishable from reality.

"No, Fox, you're someone who works on topology and knot theory, how did you end up working on number theory?"

After realizing what was happening, the other mathematicians understood that Fox was exaggerating.

You, a topologist, actually claim you can solve the greatest jewel in the crown of number theory—Goldbach's Conjecture? That's a joke!

Fox continued, “I’m going to collaborate with someone. I’ve had an inspiration. I’ve realized that geometry can be used to solve Goldbach’s conjecture. I’m just waiting for Randolph to return to Columbia so we can discuss it and prove it together.”

The mathematicians present were speechless. Why not just say Randolph would prove it?

Kulang chimed in, "Staying there for one night really did have some effect. I felt that lying on the bed in room 523, my thoughts on many issues became clearer, and countless ideas surged through my mind."

You know, it feels like you can vaguely see the road ahead.

Courant's words are more credible.

Mathematicians had already run to the hotel front desk to book one of the two rooms, 523 or 257, even outside the crowd.

A mathematician who was supposed to leave today is now planning to reschedule his flight and postpone his return to America by one day.

These mathematicians persisted until the end of the holiday, with a few particularly determined ones even taking a few extra days off just to spend one night in the prime number room.

After this, everyone unanimously agreed that the prime room at the Claritch Hotel was truly exceptional. No wonder the professor was able to complete the impossible task of proving the twin prime conjecture in six days; the buff from the prime room was also crucial.

In reality, it's completely useless, because everyone else has already spent this money, so they have to trick the mathematicians who haven't spent it into spending it too.

Later, when you looked at the hotel's ratings on Google, they all said that they stayed in this room before their math exam and got an A+, making the Clarridge Hotel's prime number rooms even more legendary.

As a result, no matter when you go, these two rooms are at least two hundred pounds more expensive than the other rooms.

Lin Ran's vacation is not over yet.

So when he returned to America, he didn't go to Redstone Base or the White House, but instead gave an exclusive interview to Jenny at the New York Times building in New York.

Because Lin Ran was coming, Arthur Oates Soltzberg personally greeted him at the New York Times building, a task that even Turner Cartledge was not qualified to perform.

The former is the CEO of The New York Times, while the latter is just the executive editor.

"Professor, welcome to the New York Times for this exclusive interview. It's our honor." Arthur was very polite, his suit and tie clearly showing how much he valued Lin Ran.

Lin Ran handed the car keys to the doorman at the New York Times building, then shook hands with Arthur and said, "I believe this will be a pleasant interview."

The social greetings with Arthur only took place in the lobby on the first floor.

He was then taken care of by specific staff members.

A middle-aged white man with brown-rimmed glasses and slightly curly hair introduced himself to Lin Ran. Lin Ran learned that the man's name was John Oakes, the editor of the editorial section of The New York Times.

While getting on the elevator, he suddenly said, "Professor, we are all a collection of atonals."

Lin Ran wasn't surprised at all that the Frankfurt School appeared in the New York Times, and asked, "The Frankfurt School?"

Oakes nodded: "That's right, Professor. Thank you for your contributions to the civil rights movement. We have all seen them. I believe you will be the successor of the Frankfurt School after Professor Horkheimer's passing."

Lin Ran was somewhat surprised. What contributions had he made to the civil rights movement? He had no idea.

Lin Ran entered the interview room with doubts, where Jenny was already waiting for him.

Jenny was naturally in charge of this interview; otherwise, Lin Ran would have preferred to be interviewed by Time magazine.

Compared to The New York Times, Time magazine's covers are much more appealing.

Before the formal interview began, Lin Ran asked, "Is John Oakes a member of the Frankfurt School?"

Jenny thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know his background either, but since you asked, it must be him."

He is Jewish, but he was able to become the editor-in-chief of the editorial section because he had previously written a book called "The Edge of Freedom: A Report on Neutrality and New Power in Sub-Saharan Africa and Eastern Europe".

The book caught the eye of the editor-in-chief of The New York Times at the time, who poached him from a small local newspaper in New York.

He demonstrated his support for civil rights, and after becoming editor of the editorial section, Oakes appointed the first woman and the first African American to the editorial board since its inception.

In short, he was indeed an active practitioner of the civil rights movement.

You know, he's the one who openly despises Fred the most internally. Last year, he had a huge argument with Turner because he disagreed with Fred's plan to run an ad in the New York Times.

Turner is our executive editor.

In short, Oakes had an extraordinary dedication to civil rights and the pursuit of equality.

Lin Ran seemed to be deep in thought.

He later checked the information and found that Aux was indeed quite tough on this issue.

In 1976, the New York Times was deciding who to support as New York's Senate candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary. Boss Arthur supported Daniel, while Oakes supported Bella. Arthur disagreed but allowed him to write a rebuttal.

Ultimately, Oakes published "A Letter to the Editor" in the editorial section of The New York Times. "A Letter to the Editor" was essentially a letter to himself, after which he left The New York Times.

It's as normal for someone like that to dislike Fred as it is for the sun to shine during the day.

Looking through the window of the Oaks, Lin Ran clearly realized that such a trend of thought was surging beneath the surface in the liberal camp across the United States and even the world, and would become an indispensable force for him to ignite the world in the future.

This was in line with his expectations.

After the casual conversation came the interview segment.

Jenny held the prepared script, cherishing this opportunity for an exclusive interview.

Lin Ran would reveal a lot of information when chatting with her, including information about NASA, the White House, and himself, but this information could not be presented in the form of an interview in the newspaper.

Jenny wouldn't even publish this information as news, and would occasionally get Lin Ran's permission first.

Therefore, this interview, the first one with Lin Ran in print media since the US-Soviet joint moon landing, is even more valuable when combined with the Göttingen mathematical miracle.

Even though Jenny had made ample preparations during the time between her stay in Göttingen and her return to New York.

We need to make this interview a success.

Wearing a women's suit that was no different from what CBS news anchors wore, Jenny shook hands with Lin Ran and said in very standard American English, "Professor, let's now officially begin this interview."

Lin Ran was also dressed formally, out of respect for the New York Times and, more importantly, for Jenny: "Okay, let's begin."

“Professor, let’s start by talking about the US-Soviet joint moon landing,” Jenny asked, looking at her notebook. “Some media outlets believe that the US-Soviet joint moon landing was a countermeasure that America had to take in response to the Soviet Union’s surprise moon landing, and that NASA’s strategic passivity was due to its lack of sufficient prediction of the timing of the Soviet moon landing.”

What do you think of this statement?

Jenny's question was very polite.

If it were a conservative media outlet, the issue would be framed as a NASA mistake that led to the joint US-Soviet moon landing.

There is some truth to this statement.

The Soviet Union actually landed on the moon much earlier than we predicted. I think the Soviet Union had its own strategic considerations, so it wanted to advance the moon landing date even if it meant sacrificing the success rate.

I don't deny that.

But I don't think this was NASA's mistake, because since I joined NASA, I have always emphasized that the moon landing is not the end. At most, the moon landing is a milestone in mankind's exploration of the universe. Whether the Soviets or we reach this milestone first will not affect the reality that we will eventually achieve absolute leadership in the aerospace field.

Ultimately, our choice of a joint lunar landing was also driven by the hope that humanity's first manned lunar landing would be a complete success.

This demonstrates Washington's commitment to the humanitarian spirit of the White House, abandoning the confrontational mindset of the Cold War and standing at the height of all humanity. It is also a practice of Article 26 of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

It has promoted international understanding and friendship, supported the United Nations' peace goals, and advanced scientific progress together.

The New York Times reporters and management members standing below the stage exchanged glances, all with similar thoughts: "As expected of a professor, he is indeed meticulous."

Lin Ran is known in the media for his meticulousness, because whether he served as the White House Special Assistant for Space Affairs or later as the Director of NASA, he went through hearings with the media present.

Lin Ran's performance at the hearing shocked all the reporters covering Washington at the time, as they had never seen a scientist who could quote so many classics and speak so eloquently before.

They unanimously agreed that Lin Ran's performance was no less than that of a veteran politician or a seasoned lawyer.

Some of the New York Times staff had never met him, but they had heard of him.

This time I finally got to see him.

Lin Ran's first answer impressed the liberal staff at The New York Times.

Because the interview had to be conducted in silence, everyone could only clap softly.

Turner (executive editor) whispered to Oakes, who was standing next to him, "The professor's accusations against the conservative media are both flattering to the White House and citing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, even specifying a particular article. The level of vision he demonstrates is immeasurably high."

Oakes has always admired Lin Ran, but he also has some complaints. His complaints are that Lin Ran said he would provide job opportunities for minorities and women at NASA, but so far no concrete actions have been taken.

Oakes felt that Lin Ran was too slow compared to him; he had only been with The New York Times for a month and had already introduced Black people and women.

Oakes nodded: "Yes, now I understand why the White House presidents have come and gone, but the professor has always remained in power. Whether it's the Democrats or the Republicans, they all favor him."

The meticulous answers he gave during the interview alone are something no one else could do.

Turner added, "It's a completely different feeling to be praised by a world-class mathematician like a professor versus being praised by an ordinary White House bureaucrat."

If a White House bureaucrat praises you, the president will think it's only right, and that you should flatter me because your position comes from me.

But if you change professors, the president will be genuinely pleased to hear their flattery; he'll feel like the smartest people in the world are praising him.

Besides, if I were president, just for the chance to talk to the world's smartest people every now and then, I'd keep the professor in the White House.

Since Lin Ran proved Fermat's Last Theorem, despite not having his IQ tested, the Guinness World Records has listed him as "the smartest person in the world" every year.

Jenny then asked, "So you think the US and the Soviet Union were able to maintain peace?"
Despite the Soviet Union's continued expansion of its nuclear arsenal and the resulting confrontational rhetoric.

Lin Ran said, "From a scientist's perspective, I hope for peace and I don't want to see humans killing each other."

I think a cold war is better than a hot war, but no war is better than a cold war.

But that's not something I can decide.

Lin Ran truly had absolutely no intention of reversing the Cold War or ending it.

After all, if there were no Cold War, China would face unprecedented pressure.

Soviet Russia is a typical example of being soft when faced with a hard stance and hard when faced with a soft stance.

Therefore, as in later generations, the Cold War was entirely created by Churchill for the benefit of England. The Iron Curtain was a man-made concept. Churchill was the worst prime minister in English history, destroying centuries of British accumulation in one fell swoop.

Lin Ran did not intend to bring up such outrageous theories from later generations.

Although the Cold War has already tied the interests of too many people together, he was also afraid that his outspoken remarks would cause unnecessary butterfly effects.

It is appropriate to call for peace from the perspective of scientists.

Jenny asked, "Professor, you mentioned that peace is more important than the Cold War. In what way do you think the Cold War will end?"

Lin Ran asserted, "The emergence of a technological singularity will break the balance between the two sides."

Productivity will be greatly enhanced, and the goods that humans can manufacture will experience an explosive growth.

At the national level, humanity will move towards a unified direction. In the future, I think there may be a concept like an Earth Alliance, where artificial intelligence will manage humanity.

Of course, the idea of ​​artificial intelligence managing humans is just my wishful thinking; I can't actually predict whether the future will be better or worse.

It's also possible that in a future driven by technology and dominated by giant corporations, ordinary people will be marginalized by society.

Because the company no longer needs workers.

The upper elite live in sky gardens, enjoying superhuman abilities brought by biotechnology and maintaining their youth forever. Meanwhile, ordinary people are crammed into crowded streets, surviving on meager wages or illegal transactions.

Automation is causing jobs to disappear, human value to be replaced by machines, and ordinary people's lives to be numbed by virtual entertainment.

I call this kind of future cyberpunk.

Jenny repeated, "Cyberpunk?"

Lin Ran nodded: "That's right, a high-tech society and people with poor quality of life coexist on one Earth."

In principle, it should be said that the more advanced the technology, the worse human life becomes.

Jenny pressed further, "From this perspective, Professor, are you a pessimist? Do you have a pessimistic view of the future of humanity?"

Lin Ran thought of the future he had personally experienced, a future he could travel to at any time, and in a sense, that future was not exactly rosy.

"No, I'm neither optimistic nor pessimistic. I'm just observing the world through my own lens."

After a pause, Lin Ran said, "We are standing at the crossroads of a great era of change. In the next twenty years, the changes brought about by technological progress will be far greater than the changes brought about by the Cold War itself."

I hope my prophecy comes true, and at the same time, I hope it doesn't.

The fulfillment of the prophecy is a personal victory for me, but even more so a defeat for all humanity.

Jenny seemed thoughtful, then asked, "So, Professor, what exactly are you referring to as the changes brought about by technology?"

Lin Ran explained: "The existence of airplanes and trains has reduced the concept of distance in a geographical sense."

In the past, it would take six months, a year, or even longer to reach a distant place, but now with airplanes, it only takes a maximum of two days.

The advent of shipping containers and the standardization of maritime transport are rapidly shaping the world on a material level.

But two things are still missing: information and currency.

Information still relies on print media for dissemination, and the US dollar is the dominant currency, but each country has its own currency.

But I believe that changes in these two areas will come soon as well.

When that time comes, we will see the world being rapidly pieced together.

When I was promoting maritime standardization in Hong Kong, I talked about the integration of four flows: logistics, commerce, capital, and information.

Looking at the world from a higher perspective, it still consists of four flows: people, goods, money, and information.

The Soviet-led camp is one world, and the America-led camp is another. Whoever makes a breakthrough in artificial intelligence first will dominate the integration of these two worlds.

Eventually, only one world remained on Earth, and the Cold War ended.

I believe we will all see it in our lifetime.

Jenny fell into deep thought: "Professor, what you said is too information-dense. I believe that after this interview is released, there will be a lot of professional interpretations, and it may even become a research topic in academia."

Lin Ran added: "The concept of the four flows in the supply chain field that I proposed has been studied extensively by scholars in Hong Kong. Many of these theoretical studies have become industry standards that the International Maritime Standardization Alliance will promote globally."

However, I feel that the cyberpunk concept I proposed would be most beneficial to science fiction writers, as they would be able to utilize my settings.

Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, Professor, in addition to being an academic and White House bureaucrat, you are also a world-renowned science fiction writer."

During this time, you returned to Göttingen and proved the twin prime conjecture on site, which became a hot topic of news worldwide. Everyone felt that this was a scene that never existed in science fiction.

Many people believe that your early proof of the twin prime conjecture was merely a demonstration in Göttingen. What's your take on this? And what are your thoughts on the Göttingen mathematical miracle?

Lin Ran thought for a moment: "I can only say that I had thought about this issue beforehand, but I did not prove it before Göttingen."

This is a subjective matter. Those who believe will believe whatever I say, and those who don't believe won't believe anything I say.

So I don't want to explain too much.

However, I would like to say a few more words about the Göttingen mathematics lectures.

I wanted to try to push the limits of human capability, and in the end, I proved that I actually did it, didn't I?

Mathematics is like breathing, eating, and sleeping to me; it's an instinct.

"I can breathe, therefore I can think about math problems."

Jenny's eyes lit up; she felt she already had a title for the interview: "Interview with Randolph Lin - Mathematics is as instinctive to me as breathing."

Because both the Göttingen miracle and the US-Soviet joint moon landing are closely related to mathematics.

Jenny then asked, "Many mathematicians believe that you really did it in just six days, solving a world-class problem. What do you think about that?"

Lin Ran said, "Because the more academically accomplished a person is in mathematical research, the clearer they will be of my abilities."

They can understand how difficult Fermat's Last Theorem and Fermat's Diophantine Conjecture are; mathematics is the field most revered by geniuses.

They were also incredibly capable during their student days, able to do things that are considered impossible by ordinary people.

That's why they also believed that I could prove the twin prime conjecture in just six days.

Because in the field of mathematics, I am a genius among geniuses.

Jenny looked at Lin Ran with admiration, writing down his answer in her notebook while thinking that the subtitle "genius among geniuses" was quite good.

Jenny then asked, "Professor, the American community has always perceived Chinese Americans as humble, but you have always been different from this traditional image. How do you view the role of Chinese Americans in American society, as well as the current Black movement and civil rights legislation?"

This is actually a whole question, asking for your views on the civil rights movement as a representative of the Chinese community in America.

This issue aligns well with the New York Times' position.

Lin Ran stated frankly: "I believe that Chinese people should also speak out for their rights and make their own contributions to racial equality."

The lack of self-confidence among Chinese Americans stems from the historical unfair treatment they have received. I believe that starting with our generation, a different image will emerge in American society.

Lin Ran didn't say much.

If he had stayed in America, he would have definitely made a statement calling on Chinese Americans to participate in the civil rights movement, to join forces with Black people, and to speak out for their rights.

Because he is in the White House, he can facilitate the Chinese American movement, and it is not impossible for him to even support several Chinese American senators and representatives.

Given his connections with politicians, plutocrats, and academics from both the Democratic and Republican parties, it is entirely possible that he could spend twenty years molding America's Chinese community into a behemoth spanning finance, industry, technology, and politics.

The problem is, he knows he will leave America sooner or later.

In that case, the more high-profile the Chinese man is, the worse his fate will be after he leaves.

Under such circumstances, he can only say some meaningless platitudes.

After the New York Times interview, Jenny chatted with Lin Ran over lunch and said, "Professor, Warner Bros. will soon be making The Truman Show."

What do you recommend?"

Lin Ran shook his head: "No, I don't know anything about the film industry. I just hope that what they make is interesting enough."

Jenny then asked, "Do you have a preferred actor for the role of Randolph in the movie? Because the character is of Chinese descent."

Lin Ran thought for a moment: "Do you know a Chinese actor named Bruce Lee?"

When I went to Hong Kong to teach during the summer of 1960, I saw his movie, I think it was called "The Lonely Wanderer in the Sea of ​​People". I was very impressed with it. I heard that he is now in America.

If there isn't a suitable candidate, you can talk to Warner Bros. and ask them to consider Bruce Lee.

Lin Ran's casual remark unexpectedly changed Bruce Lee's fate in this timeline.

Warner Bros. Studios is located in Burbank, California, and occupies 110 acres. It has 30 sound stages and state-of-the-art production facilities.

The auditions were held in a spacious and bright conference room, where posters of Warner Bros. classic films such as Casablanca and Gone with the Wind proclaimed Warner Bros.' glorious history to the actors who entered the room.

A long table was placed in the center of the conference room, and on the table, besides notebooks, were the resumes of the actors who were going to be auditioned today.

A camera was set up on one side of the room to record the interview process.

Before the interview began, Philip K. Dick and producer John Smith sat in the middle of the table, and Philip took out an actor's resume and handed it to Smith.

After reviewing the document, Smith asked, "Chinese? Is this the professor's preferred candidate?"

Philip nodded: "That's right. Miss Jenny told me on the phone that the professor said it himself, and that if possible, he should be given the role of Randolph."

John Smith said matter-of-factly, “Okay, since the professor has spoken, Randolph will just be a cameo role, so he’ll be the one.”

But this kid doesn't look like the professor at all; he doesn't have any of the refined and intelligent air of a scholar. How did the professor take a liking to him?

John Smith's ability to produce a big-budget production like "The Truman Show" demonstrates his professionalism and competence. He believes the professor is omnipotent, or rather, that most people, except for the extremely conservative American people, believe the professor is omnipotent.

Philip K. Dick remained noncommittal: "I heard it's because the professor saw the other person's film when he was in Hong Kong, and perhaps it was because of some qualities the other person displayed in the film that impressed the professor. In any case, we'll be able to see it soon."

John Smith then asked, "Philip, did you see the New York Times interview with the professor?"

I've heard many Hollywood colleagues and science fiction writers say that the concept of cyberpunk has given them a lot of inspiration. Do you have any new inspiration?

Philip K. Dick is a science fiction author promoted by Hearst Publishing Group in recent years, and he has become a global sensation for "The Man in the High Castle" and "The Truman Show".

"The Truman Show" was also his first novel to be adapted into a film, and because Lin Ran was credited as the author, it has become the best-selling science fiction novel in the world in the past two years.

Compared to other science fiction novels, "The Truman Show" is like a naturally popular promotional package, essentially a top-ranked Qidian novel on your bookshelf. Its quality is beyond doubt, and Lin Ran's promotional role in it propelled it to new heights.

Backed by the Hearst Corporation and with the help of one of the most popular science fiction authors in recent years, Philip K. Dick was able to participate in the casting and scriptwriting of "The Truman Show".

The Truman Show has a 30% investment from Hearst Corporation.

Philip K. Dick said, "Of course, I have a lot of inspiration. To be precise, I've had a lot of inspiration since I saw the Tech Ark in New York. The cyberpunk that the professor mentioned made my inspiration more concrete."

I feel like I'm about to touch my inspiration: marginalized and alienated people at the bottom of society, living on the fringes of society, in a dystopian future, whose daily lives are affected by rapid technological change.

I think I'm not far from seizing that inspiration.

Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" is one of the early foundational works of cyberpunk, so his influence from Lin Ran was even more pronounced in this era.

John Smith nodded and said, "Yes, many of my writer friends say the same thing. They all feel that the future the professor describes may not come true, but it has a natural appeal as a science fiction setting."

In professional terms, it's called naturally easy to create dramatic tension.

Once the interview began, Bruce Lee's appearance and attire immediately created a dramatic tension.

Bruce Lee wore a black suit jacket with a white shirt, no tie, and his hair was neatly combed back.

With a firm and confident gaze and a composed demeanor, he exudes a style distinct from that of contemporary Chinese Americans.

John Smith thought to himself, "Bruce and the professor are very similar in their confidence. Is that why the professor recommended him?"

Bruce Lee pushed open the conference room door and strode in with steady steps.

He smiled slightly, nodded to Dick and Smith who were seated behind the long table, then walked to the table and stood there. He let his hands hang naturally at his sides, cleared his throat, and introduced himself in a steady tone:
“Hello, I’m Bruce Lee from Hong Kong. I’m very interested in the novel The Truman Show, especially the character Randolph. I hope to have the opportunity to play him.”

This is the only character of Chinese descent.

Bruce Lee didn't have high hopes after sending his resume and cover letter to Warner Bros.

Although he was somewhat famous in Hong Kong, he was an unknown nobody in America.

Let alone a big-budget production like "The Truman Show" that reportedly cost ten million dollars, he would have a hard time getting a chance to make even a regular film.

For a Chinese American to make a name for themselves in America is incredibly difficult. That's why Bruce Lee and the current Chinese community admire Lin Ran so much. He was able to carve out a niche for himself in America with nothing but his own hands. He represents not only the Chinese American community but all minority groups.

But Bruce Lee didn't want to give up the opportunity because Randolph was Chinese in the novel, the only Chinese character, and only a supporting role. He felt he could compete for it.

Of course, he was also well aware that the original novel was written by Chinese people, but the characters in the movie might not be.

He sent his self-recommendation letter to Warner with the thought of giving it a try, but to his surprise, Warner actually invited him to audition.

Smith looked up, met Dick's gaze, and then gestured for Bruce Lee to sit down.

Bruce Lee gently pulled out a chair, sat down, leaned forward slightly, rested his elbows on his knees, and clasped his hands together.

Dick put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and carefully examined the young actor.

Smith asked, "Bruce, why are you interested in the role of Randolph?"

Bruce Lee’s voice was clear and enthusiastic: “In the movie, Randolph is a relatively simple character.”

He is Truman's father, and has the dual identity of a scientist and an astronaut. He is filled with inner conflict when it comes to Truman.

I believe this role will allow me to showcase my acting skills.

Finally, rumors circulated that Randolph was indeed the professor, and that it was an honor for the Chinese to play the role; no Chinese male actor would want to miss such an opportunity.

Dick adjusted his glasses: "What is your understanding of the novel *The Truman Show*?"

Bruce Lee paused for a moment before answering seriously: "This novel explores the boundaries between reality and fiction, as well as the individual's place in society."

Truman is trapped in a fabricated world, which I find to be a very profound and thought-provoking theme.

Smith continued, "Could you perform a line from Randolph for us?"

Bruce Lee nodded. He took a deep breath, stood up, adjusted his posture, and began his performance.

He recited his lines in fluent English, his tone calm, accompanied by natural body language.

His performance was so powerful that it was as if the professor himself was in the room.

Although you can hardly imagine a professor with a lot of muscles.

Dick and Smith were captivated by his performance; Smith even unconsciously leaned closer to listen, while Dick quickly jotted down a few lines on a piece of paper.

Dick and Smith exchanged a glance, then Smith nodded, before turning to Bruce Lee and saying, "Mr. Lee, if it were any other character, I would say we'll get back to you as soon as possible, please wait patiently."

But this role was assigned by the professor. He had seen your performance in Hong Kong and was very impressed with you, so he specifically asked you to play the role of Randolph.

Your performance has also been recognized by us, so we can notify you directly:
Bruce, congratulations, you've landed the role of Randolph.

I have a few points to add. First, your style is too sharp. You need to tone down your muscles a bit. We can use makeup to cover up the sharpness of your face, but you need to reduce the amount of muscle.

Also, you can't get any darker during this period, so that your makeup doesn't fail to match your skin tone with the professor's.

Finally, you should carefully study the professor's speaking style and learn some aerospace-related theoretical knowledge. You need to demonstrate sufficient professionalism; you can't let the audience feel that Randolph is unprofessional in the field of aerospace.

Bruce couldn't hide his joy. The professor had actually seen my movie?

In addition, make sure to remember what the other person says.

Meanwhile, reports of the Randolph Göttingen miracle also traveled across the ocean to China's District 51 with a science magazine.

　Just to clarify, since we're about to reach 10,000 subscribers, I'll be updating with one chapter a day for the next few days, each chapter containing 10,000 words. Once I get the 10,000-subscriber badge, I'll resume the update schedule of two chapters a day, each chapter containing 5,000 words.

　　
　
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