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Chapter 415 The Prelude to the Information Age (13)

The differences between the industrial age and the information age.

Different textbooks and teaching materials have different definitions.

However, in Li Boyang's view, the birth of electronic components is the key to dividing the industrial age and the information age.

When humanity was freed from the most basic needs for survival, it transitioned from the agricultural era to the industrial era.

The only difference is that it was a handicraft era that still insisted on using human labor.

Or it was during the era when energy-driven mechanical industries had already begun to be widely promoted.

It is no exaggeration to say that any product of the industrial age, no matter how precise or complex it may appear, can be hammered out piece by piece by an eighth-level fitter.

In this mythical era, saying that everyone is an eighth-grade fitter might be an exaggeration.

However, for the vast majority of gods, creating various intricate and complex objects through their own abilities is not a difficult task.

This is also a major reason why the Luoshu that Li Boyang had previously distributed was able to spread so quickly.

But once we enter the information age, everything changes.

Electronic components are essentially products of precision engineering and are the result of standardized and customized mass production.

Its manufacturing relies on the synergy of materials science, precision machining, and testing technologies, all of which require specialized tools.

Capacitors, resistors, diodes, chips...

To truly put these things into practice and be able to combine and use them in a standardized and modular way.

This necessitates large-scale processing of core materials such as silicon wafers, metal electrodes, and insulating dielectrics.

These are all material purification and precision processing processes that cannot be achieved by hand alone.

Without the tools, individuals cannot obtain qualified materials, nor can they achieve microstructure control and performance calibration, making it virtually impossible to manufacture electronic components with practical functions.

Not to mention mass production according to uniform specifications.

In the 21st century, even the simplest electronic components must go through nearly a hundred processes, representing the culmination of a complete industrial chain of technology.

In this day and age, even if some deity had the time, energy, and ability to replicate electronic components, it would be impossible.

But are they able to mass-produce these electronic components?

Even if we take a step back and assume they do possess the ability to mass-produce electronic components...

If the standards of different deities cannot be unified, can these electronic components with different specifications and standards still be combined and used?
This is the difference between the individual and civilization.

Individuals only need to consider whether the tools at their disposal are powerful and suitable, without worrying about whether they can be used in conjunction with the tools held by other individuals.

Civilization, on the other hand, takes the individual as its basic unit and emphasizes the close connections between different individuals.

As connections between different individuals become closer, the frequency of communication also increases...

The information age has naturally arrived; the only difference is what the medium is.

To be honest, if gods could also set aside their past grievances and do these things, then they would no longer be extraordinary individuals, but a true civilization of gods.

"Although this teleportation talisman is crude, it does indeed have the rudiments of electronic components."

Li Boyang murmured to himself, carefully examining the rhombus-shaped amulet in his hand.

Compared to the Thousand-Mile Transmission Talisman in Yinglong's possession, the Thousand-Mile Transmission Talisman in Li Boyang's possession is the latest version.

Not only has its size been reduced to the size of a thumb, but its structure is also more regular, making it possible to manufacture and replace parts in a uniform manner.

However, Li Boyang also knew that this was the limit that Li Jingshu and the others could do at the moment.

"Is this teleportation talisman really that valuable?"

With the ribbons behind her waving constantly, Xi Luo, who seemed to be practicing some kind of martial art, couldn't help but tilt her head slightly.

Since her trip to Guixu, Xiluo has developed a rare sense of ambition and has begun to actively learn various skills.

This includes close-quarters combat techniques, specifically close-quarters combat techniques centered around the feather robe.

Judging from its performance alone, this is clearly another form of "Thousand Hands Divine Power".

Of course, Li Boyang vaguely sensed that Xi Luo seemed to have been busy with other things all these years.
However, Li Boyang also had things to hide from Xi Luo and didn't have time to worry about much else.

The eldest shouldn't criticize the second eldest, and those who are fifty steps ahead shouldn't mock those who are a hundred. "What you see now is just the beginning..."

"It symbolizes the future development direction and path for the people of Baidi Mountain."

Li Boyang gently raised the teleportation talisman in his hand and placed it under the sun to reflect its light.

"With just a slight change in thinking and ideas, and by finding a suitable medium, we can store the electromagnetic waves converted from sound waves..."

"So, can this teleportation talisman be turned into a phonograph or a tape recorder?"

"If sound waves can be converted into electromagnetic waves, can light and shadow also be converted?"

She could understand the implied meaning from the sound of the strings. After spending so much time with Li Boyang, Xi Luo immediately grasped the subtext of his words.

"You mean, the creation of the Thousand-Mile Transmission Talisman opened a door?"

"The principles behind its creation can also be used to create other new things, and all of them are things that ordinary mountain people can create!"

Xi Luo was genuinely surprised when she said this.

Although it was known long ago that Li Boyang had been dedicated to popularizing technologies that ordinary people could create and use.

However, in Xi Luo's mind, the more powerful and magical the treasure, the higher the threshold for its creation.

This threshold includes, but is not limited to, the user's cultivation level, wisdom, and proficiency in magical arts and supernatural powers.

Even the bronze beasts that are most common in the Hundred Mountains today are only convenient to use.

Neither the special bronze material formula nor the bronze tree that can grow bronze eggs can be replicated by anyone other than Li Boyang.

However, this teleportation talisman is different from the bronze beast.

Although its structure is complex and exquisite, it is essentially just a variant of thunder magic talisman, and the application of some special materials and structures.

Compared to the high threshold requirements for individuals in general magic and supernatural powers.

The threshold for transmitting messages across vast distances lies in the application of collective wisdom, while the threshold for individuals is noticeably low.

"That's right, this is a 'magic weapon' that allows ordinary people to fully tap their potential."

"While they do not possess the power of divine artifacts, they have an unparalleled advantage in terms of widespread availability."

"Take this Thousand-Mile Transmission Talisman for example..."

“Lijia Village already has a complete industrial chain. In just a few years, we will be able to ensure that every villager has a teleportation talisman.”

Smiling, Li Boyang looked at Xi Luo, whose face was full of shock, and asked with great interest.

"Perhaps I can forge a more powerful and durable sound transmission talisman."

"But do you think it would take hundreds of years for all the mountain people to have such a communication talisman?"

"This is the power of civilization, the prelude to the information age."

Taking a deep breath, Li Boyang's smile became even brighter.

Information technology is a hallmark of modern civilization and a symbol of humanity's true entry into the high-tech era.

In the past, on Earth, humanity crossed a threshold spanning thousands of years and experienced countless failures before finally entering the information age.

The application of this technology to a range of fundamental sciences, including energy, materials, electromagnetism, and information, has reached an unparalleled level of sophistication.

In this mythical age, however, the existence of proverbs and incantations acted as a driving force, accelerating progress.

On Earth in the past, scientists would never have dared to imagine that a single talisman or a variant of a thunder magic talisman could continuously absorb and release electrical energy.

Similarly, it does not require generations of scientists to study electrical, magnetic, and optical phenomena.

An outer shell engraved with proverbs and talismans using special materials can convert electricity into regular electromagnetic waves and emit them.

Because the essence of proverbs and incantations is actually the truth that is revealed through the power of divine mandate.

For a considerable period of time to come, the mountain people will only need to reverse-decipher the proverbs and incantations to make continuous progress, without any barriers or bottlenecks.

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(End of this chapter)