Did the world end today?

Chapter 311 Unanimous Opposition
Blow up a star?

Bai Mo was startled by Lin Xu's words, but she quickly realized that with current human technology, it should be impossible to "blow up a star".

The energy level it requires is too high. If we could really reach that level of technology, then why bother with CKC crystals?

We might as well just burn planets directly for energy.

This must be some kind of metaphor?

Thinking of this, Bai Mo asked:
"How exactly does it work?"

Lin Xu paused for a moment, then replied:
“We have no ability to create singularities in the known, observable physical world, so we can only create an environment that allows singularities to exist through time fragments.”

"According to Zhang Liming's idea, we will use heavy-ion collision experiments affected by higher dimensions to simulate the compression of matter beyond the density of neutron stars."

"This is theoretically entirely feasible because, compared to ordinary heavy-ion collision experiments, the energy level required for this process would be significantly reduced under the influence of higher dimensions."

"After such a matter compression process is completed, theoretically, we can create an artificial black hole that is surrounded by the boundary of time fragments."

"Then, we detonated the black hole by perturbing the time fragments, thus enabling us to observe the singularity."

"The specific process needs to be discussed by high-energy physics experts."

"This plan is quite risky and has a high degree of randomness."

"But at least, there is still a chance."

"understood."

Bai Mo nodded thoughtfully.

Therefore, blowing up a star is actually blowing up a man-made star.

That makes it much easier to understand.

It is still essentially a physical experiment, only its form is unprecedented.

To destroy a star, you have to start by creating one.

A brilliant idea
Bai Mo chuckled to himself.

"It seems top physicists really are no different from madmen. But seriously, will such a plan pass security review?"

"This is a problem that Zhang Liming needs to consider."

Lin Xu took a sip of his drink and then replied:
"From a purely mathematical perspective, the risk is actually not that great."

"Because the greatest uncontrollability of such heavy ion collision experiments lies in the chaotic system formed by heavy ion collisions during the experiment."

"However, the math team is close to finding the final answer to the problem of the general solution to chaotic systems."

"So theoretically, the risk is still controllable."

"Of course, before the formal experiment, we will also conduct quantum computing simulations first—this is timely and can play a role."

"really."

Bai Mo nodded in deep agreement. Xu Jin, who was standing to the side, wanted to say a few more words, but the wound on his face was so painful that he could only hold it back.

For someone with Asperger's syndrome like him, this was probably the most peaceful meal he'd had in years.

Those obsessive-compulsive rules were thrown aside, and the overly jumpy, even somewhat chaotic thoughts miraculously calmed down.

So, is it really because of the pain?

Xu Jin stared intently at Lin Xu, his brows furrowing slightly.

At this moment, he seemed to be in a strange state of "dissociation". His thoughts drifted away from his body, but not completely separated. Instead, he looked down at everything he had experienced from a "transcendent" position.

Xu Jin suddenly felt that, in an instant, he completely understood how Asperger's syndrome had affected him over the past twenty years.

Those rigid, disjointed thoughts, those uncontrollable behaviors and distorted perceptions.
He could almost see the underlying structure that led to all of this.

纳什
A name popped into his head.

The boss once said that if Nash could do it, he could do it too.
So, how far am I from being like Nash?

Xu Jin opened his mouth.

The next second, the dissociated state dissipated.

His eyes instantly became somewhat confused.

He had almost forgotten how he felt just moments before, but something seemed to remain in his heart.

"Boss! Boss!"

Despite the pain from his wound, Xu Jin spoke to Lin Xu in a serious tone:

"I will become the next Nash!"

Upon hearing his words, Lin Xu was momentarily stunned.

The second Nash?

I do think I did talk to him about this.
He smiled slightly and replied:

"You definitely will."

"Moreover, you might even surpass him."

After he finished speaking, Xu Jin nodded vigorously.

"I...I...I definitely...I will surpass him, but we need to solve the CKC material problem first. I'll stay here from now on. Boss, how long will you stay at Yaohu?"

"I have many questions I want to ask you. We can find a time."

"Om-"

Before Xu Jin could finish speaking, the security device that Lin Xu had placed on the table suddenly vibrated.

He glanced down at it, and his expression changed slightly.

After gesturing to the people at the table, he stood up and answered the phone.

Bai Mo only heard her say a few simple "okay"s into the phone. When Lin Xu returned to the table, her expression had become quite serious.

"There's something wrong with our plan."

As soon as he finished speaking, the people at the table frowned simultaneously.

Is there a problem with the plan?
Are you kidding me?
Wasn't this plan just proposed recently?
If you have any questions, you can report them directly to Lin Xu.
Jiang Xingye, who had remained silent, looked at Lin Xu and asked:
"What exactly happened?"

"be opposed to."

Lin Xu replied briefly: "Zhang Liming and Wang Yifan just submitted a draft of the follow-up experimental plan, which has been submitted to the Technical Cooperation Center for preliminary review."

"The results of the first round of review have just been released."

"Everyone except our own people voted against it."

"Unanimously against??"

Jiang Xingye asked in astonishment:
"What's the reason?"

"It's too dangerous."

Lin Xu replied in a deep voice:
“We need to come up with a more concrete plan as soon as possible to persuade them. If we force it, we may end up in a resource-isolated situation.”

Meanwhile, in Zhuzhou.

Inside the temporary command center office of the Zhuzhou Ring Project.

Wang Yifan frowned as he looked at the latest feedback on the preliminary review results of the "Singularity Project," then turned to Joanne beside him and asked:
"You also voted against it, why?"

Joanne took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

He then answered:

“You know better than I do why I voted against it.”

"This plan is too risky. In fact, no matter how many simulations or analyses we conduct, we cannot guarantee that the experiment will proceed in the intended direction."

"What we are trying to create is essentially a black hole."

"We not only need to create this black hole, but also to use artificial means to induce its decay."

“This is nothing in traditional—or rather, in the high-energy physics experiments we are familiar with.”

"In theory, the Large Hadron Collider is bound to produce miniature black holes, and the decay of these black holes will cause high-energy radiation effects."

"But the problem is that our experiment is to be conducted under the premise of introducing higher-dimensional influence."

"Objectively speaking, what do you think our chances of success are?"

"80%, 90%, or 95%?"

Upon hearing Joanne's words, Wang Yifan frowned and pondered for a moment before replying:
"More than 95%."

"That's right."

Joanne shrugged.

"Let's say our success rate is 98%, but even so, there's still a 2% chance of failure."

"And that 2% chance could destroy the entire world."

"Once an uncontrollable phase transition occurs, it will sweep across the entire world at a speed that we absolutely cannot stop."

“All our efforts will turn to ashes. The end of the world is still 19 years away, but we may fall into the abyss this year because of our recklessness.”

"Who do you think would vote in favor of this proposal?"

"At least in the first round of deliberations, it's impossible for me to vote in favor."

I understand your concerns.

Wang Yifan waved his hand, paused for a moment, and then continued:
"But we have no other choice."

"In the field of high-dimensional technology, technological development is not smooth and linear."

"In this field, we must take risks to climb one step after another."

“Every time we step onto a step, we are likely to lose our balance and fall.”

"But are you saying that we shouldn't move forward just because of this 'risk of falling'?"

"Or do you have a better solution than this one?"

Looking into Wang Yifan's extremely aggressive gaze, Joanne's heart skipped a beat.

Even so, he remained calm and answered without changing his expression:
"I have no better solution."

"Furthermore, from my personal perspective, I support conducting this experiment."

"However, it absolutely cannot be launched in such a hasty manner."

"Its plan must be comprehensive, safe, and controllable."

"We cannot let the world take risks, we..."

"It goes without saying."

Wang Yifan interrupted Joanne.

"The solution you mentioned simply doesn't exist."

"So what you really want is to transfer the risk to the butterfly."

“If we could do that, we certainly would.”

"But the problem is that we are not facing a purely technical problem now."

"We have mastered the basic manufacturing principles of CKC materials."

"What we lack is simply the craftsmanship."

"But even if we obtain the complete manufacturing process, can we manufacture this material?"

"impossible."

"Because we lack the most critical energy support."

"The reason that world was able to produce CKC material is because they took a risk; they climbed that step."

"And what about us? Do you expect someone to carry us up that step?"

Wang Yifan's question left Joanne speechless. After a long silence, she finally spoke:
"Your point of view can convince me."

"However, this viewpoint cannot convince others."

"Of course, if you insist on starting it, then no one can stop you."

"But is this really the right choice?"

(End of this chapter)