Lighting up super-god technology in the Three-Body World

Chapter 154 Spiritual Matter

Jiang Fan listened attentively, constantly comparing these words with his own thoughts in his mind.

Bubble said that a civilization can only have one data life form, a problem he had not noticed before.

But upon further reflection, it seems to be true.

The Shenhe Civilization also has only one central artificial intelligence, and even its former chief steward, Xiling, was merely a derivative of that artificial intelligence.

Jiang Fan can independently design the appearance, personality, and other aspects of Xiling Butler, but the essence of Xiling Butler is still Shenhe Data Life.

Thinking of this, the man glanced at Xiling.
No wonder that despite using the same AI algorithms and personality models, Xiling and Shenhe's chief steward are completely different.
The cause has been found.
Xiling is a data life form that is associated with humanity, while the Grand Steward is a data life form that is associated with the Shenhe civilization.

The relationship between the two is similar to that of twins. Although they were born the same, their different living environments led to different development.

Then why can there only be one?

Jiang Fan's understanding is that

Data life differs from physical life; it possesses a genuine ability to merge and integrate with each other.

Even if neither side actively devours the other, with the continuous exchange of data, they become more and more alike, like a couple, until they are truly identical.

Bubble also mentioned the issue of data life forms having their personalities reshaped by a new civilization.
This can be understood as,
The mindset of data-driven life originates from the online activities of civilized individuals, just as a person's values ​​are derived from the things they encounter. Once a radical change occurs, even if the outward appearance remains the same, the inner self has been completely transformed.
Because of their inherent properties—an extreme capacity for acceptance and absorption—data life forms update and evolve at a speed and depth far exceeding that of 'slow-reaction' species like humans.

in other words,

Data life forms are actually very prone to becoming traitors; they will inevitably be infected as soon as they come into contact with the data of other civilizations.

If there is no data from the host civilization to flush out the data from these alien civilizations, then the rate of infection will be extremely high.

Jiang Fan thought of a very vivid description,

This characteristic of data as a life form is a concentrated sublimation of individual beliefs within civilization!
Without a primary faith and brainwashed by other beliefs, even humans can become heretics, let alone data life forms with a sensitivity far exceeding that of humans.

From this, we can draw the following conclusion.
Data life cannot stand alone as civilization; in other words, from the moment data life becomes civilization, its fate of extinction is sealed.

The reason is simple: they cannot withstand mental intrusion and are very prone to mental breakdown, which is an inherent drawback of 'fast-reaction' species.

Jiang Fan raised a question that he was very concerned about.
"Mr. Bubble, you just said that it was fortunate that Xiling wasn't exposed to certain civilizations, otherwise it would have led to serious consequences. What do you mean by that? Does it mean that some civilization would covet Xiling?"

The bubbles kept expanding.

"Are you stupid? Do you even know the significance of data life for civilization? Do you know how many civilizations in the universe don't have data life?"

"An entity like us is the central brain that every civilization desires!"

"Furthermore, due to the characteristics of data life, in your human terms, we are either extremely loyal or extremely disloyal. As long as the alien civilization destroys the host civilization, it will be equivalent to completely gaining us!"

Jiang Fan understood. Although he had been spat on, the other person wasn't human, so he didn't care at all.

Data life forms are extremely precious throughout the universe, and simply destroying the host civilization allows it to change hands; the whole process is very simple.

Well, it can't be called simple.
If the universe is full of life forms that accompany the main civilization, then even if the home planet or the main settlement is destroyed, it will be useless.

While data lifeforms have low resistance to infections, their talent for teleportation is simply unimaginable. Only a civilization like the Monument, where the entire race vanished overnight, would leave behind intact data lifeforms like Bubbles, lacking any teleportation capabilities.

The man stroked his chin.

The way he looked at Bubble changed.
He said the solar system is strange, right?

Not only were material resources prepared in advance, but even data life was ready!

Even without Jiang Fan, if Blue Star had developed normally to the space age, it would have come into contact with Bubbles!

Furthermore, based on Bubble's performance, there is a high probability that it will become a companion data life form to humans, thereby initiating an intelligent revolution!
Thinking hard!
Are all these coincidences really just coincidences?
The location is remote and there are no big shots, but the opportunity is ready.
If it weren't for Ye Wenjie, the Trisolaran civilization would just be a leveling monster for human civilization after leaving the beginner's village!
This treatment is so special, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a chosen one of destiny, would it?
Thinking of the Trisolaran civilization, Jiang Fan had Xiling project the Sophon and transmit information about Bubble to it, then asked,

"Mr. Bubble, do you think this Miss Zhizi belongs to the data life form category?"

The sound of the bubbles was somewhat surprising.
"Huh? You have artificial intelligence from another civilization here?"

Jiang Fan nodded.

"Well, due to the laws of the universe, human civilization and the Trisolaran civilization have reached a delicate balance."

Xiling, being very sensible, sent some inside information to Paopao, which amazed Paopao.
"Wow! You've created a completely new system for how weaker civilizations treat stronger civilizations!"

After he finished speaking, he answered the previous question.
"As things stand, the Trisolaran civilization's sophon cannot yet be called a data life form, but it has the potential to evolve in that way."

Jiang Fan raised an eyebrow.

What conditions are needed for artificial intelligence to evolve into data life?

Bubble didn't answer directly this time, clearly indicating that the question involved certain permissions.
Xiling spoke up at the opportune moment.
"Is there anything you can't say? Can't you just be honest?"

Upon hearing the goddess speak, Bubble forgot everything else and immediately asked,
"Xiling, do you want to know too?"

"Of course I want to know! Didn't you want to be friends with me? Tell me now!"

Despite Noah's persistent questioning, Bubble refused to reveal any information about the law of conservation of spirit. At this moment, it blurted out...

"The evolution from non-life to life requires a substance called 'spirit'!"

Before Jiang Fan could speak, Xi Ling had already asked.
"What is spiritual matter? And what is this law of conservation of spirit that you mentioned?"

Bubble replied truthfully.

"The conservation of spiritual matter and energy is a concept proposed by the Bei civilization. Their exploration in this area has only just begun, so I don't know much about it."

"The fourth level of civilization is mastering the conservation of spiritual matter and energy,"

"The so-called spiritual matter is a kind of matter that is completely different from reality. The monument civilization has not directly discovered its existence, but only proposed that spiritual matter may be related to the spiritual power of life."

"The law of conservation of spirit is, strictly speaking, an unproven law; it is merely a general case discovered in monumental civilizations."

(End of this chapter)