The last human in the universe

Chapter 166 An Order

At this moment, a report was placed in front of Zhao Changxing.

The content of this report is a request for instructions on the construction of a new generation super particle collider.

Zhao Changxing knew that during this period of time, physicists were divided into two distinct factions regarding the construction plan of this new generation of particle colliders, and they had launched a long-term debate on this, and the final decision has not been finalized until today. construction plan.

This even seriously delayed the construction period.

Now, Zhao Changxing had to come up with a decision, and he couldn't procrastinate any longer.

Of the two proposals, the first is manufactured according to the conventional type.That is to say, through electromagnetic acceleration technology, inside the accelerator with extremely high vacuum degree, two beams of particles are artificially accelerated to make them collide in a controlled manner.

The key point of this scheme is that the production, acceleration, and observation of particles are all under control.

This solution certainly has its advantages.That is, it is stable enough to carry out many particle collision experiments stably, and this will inevitably mean that more secrets of the microcosm are discovered, which will greatly promote the development of basic science and promote people's understanding of the universe.

Its shortcoming is that, even today, the most powerful particle collider that human civilization can manufacture, the energy it can impart to particles is still extremely limited.This means that the energy level of the collision will not be too high, correspondingly, the exploration of the mysteries of the microcosm is relatively limited.

The second option is semi-controlled.Some scientists are trying to create a particle collider that has never appeared in the history of human civilization.This kind of collider is semi-open, and it is built in the gravity-free space, similar to a long cylinder.The cylinder is closed at one end and open at the other, facing the universe.

If you are lucky enough, there may be a beam of cosmic high-energy rays that happen to rush directly into the cylinder at an angle parallel to it, and collide with the controlled particles emitted from the bottom of the cylinder.

There are many violent physical processes in the universe that can produce extremely high-energy particles or radiation.For example, neutron star collisions, supernova explosions and the like.The energy released by this physical process even far exceeds all the energy released by a star like the sun during its entire life.

For such a violent physical process, how high will the radiation, particles, and energy carried by it be?

The relevant upper limit of the energy level has been refreshed by new records, and there is currently no fixed number.But even if it is an ordinary high-energy particle, the energy it can carry far exceeds the energy of the particles accelerated by humans in the particle collider.

Once the extremely high energy level collides, it means that there is an opportunity to discover more mysteries of the microcosm.

This is the advantage of this scheme.

But it also has disadvantages.That is, this is too unstable.Because the production and advancing path of cosmic high-energy particles are completely out of control.At the same time, the type of particles is not controlled.It may be a neutrino, a helium nucleus, a proton, a neutron, or even a lithium nucleus or an iron nucleus.

Comparing these two schemes, the first scheme can be simply understood as the upper limit is lower, and it is impossible to gain much, but the victory lies in stability.The second option has a very high upper limit, but is extremely unstable.It is possible to get rich overnight, and it is also possible to lose everything.

Faced with the most important scientific research weapon in fundamental physics, scientists have so far been unable to reach a consensus on how to build it.

Even Zhao Changxing was in trouble.

"It's really hard to choose... If, if only the two can be built together, it would be great."

Zhao Changxing sighed, his brows gradually wrinkled.

At this moment, calculated by the human currency, the only legal currency issued by human civilization, the total civilizational product of human civilization is about 1.7 trillion.However, there are two construction plans for the construction of a superparticle collider, a scientific research tool, with budgets of 520 billion and 480 billion human currency respectively.

Building one is barely okay.If the two are built together, the human civilized government really can't squeeze out so much money.If you want to force it, you can only misappropriate resources from other fields.

For the civilized government of mankind, currency is a resource.Misappropriation of currency is misappropriation of resources.Among the resources, human resources are the most precious and scarce.

There is no way, the population of human civilization is too small at the moment.

After thinking for a long time, Zhao Changxing gradually became resolute.

"For basic science, we must do our best. These two particle colliders must be built! Simultaneously!"

He called the secretary, called the leaders of civilization again, and called a meeting.

The theme of this meeting is very simple.It's just that Zhao Changxing wants to issue a new order.But it was this order that made everyone hesitate.

The leaders were preoccupied and looked heavy.

"There are too many projects that need to be built, and none of them can afford to delay, and all of them are related to the future destiny of our civilization. But the government doesn't have that much money. What if there is no money? Then don't build it?"

Zhao Changxing's voice was full of determination.

"Where does the money come from? From every member of human civilization. Only people can create wealth. If there are more people, there will be more money! We must increase the population at all costs!"

"For men and women of the right age who don't have any plans to have children, before, we encouraged them to donate their own sperm and eggs. But I think we were all wrong before." Zhao Changxing said slowly: "The development of civilization, the life and death of civilization, is a matter of life and death. The fate of each member is at stake! Contributing to civilization is everyone's obligation! Now, doing everything possible to increase the population of civilization is fulfilling the obligation to contribute to civilization!
Donating your own sperm and eggs cannot be done voluntarily.It's time to make it mandatory! "

Zhao Changxing's words were resounding.But every participant understands that once this order is promulgated, it will cause a huge wave of noise within civilization.

Voluntary and compulsory, after all, are not the same.In particular, this matter involves some areas where there are almost no correct and standard answers, and it involves some areas of morality and ethics that can be called taboo.

Zhao Changxing also knew this clearly.But he prefers to look at the issue from a longer-term perspective.At the same time, he is also ready to bear all the backlash.

He knew that this was his responsibility and even more his obligation.

Under Zhao Changxing's gaze, the leaders of each civilization raised their hands.

The result of the vote was nine to two.Zhao Changxing's motion was passed.

"go a head."

After this, a series of sociological simulation data about the possible consequences of this order were placed before the leaders of civilization.

Sociological simulations cannot be too precise, and it is impossible to accurately predict everything. At best, they can only make certain predictions from the overall level and the macro level.

At this moment, the predictions placed in front of the civilization leaders are quite pessimistic.

The model shows that the possible responses to this order are ranked from low to high in intensity, which are explosion of public opinion, reduction of social efficiency, demonstrations, shocks, chaos, and so on.

"This order must be enforced."

Zhao Changxing was not intimidated by these possible consequences.His expression was still determined and steady, without any hesitation in his heart.

A civilization leader whispered: "Leader, I suggest that all government departments enter a state of emergency, and it is best to mobilize the space army and marines to move into the major space cities."

This way, nothing is lost.

Zhao Changxing looked calm, but shook his head slightly.

"Trust our people. Don't think that because you are in a high position, you have more wisdom than ordinary people. I believe that our people can clearly see the priorities and understand the great significance of this order, so that they can make the right decision. choose.

We don't need to guard against the people as we guard against the enemy.We are one with the people because we are part of the people ourselves.If the people fail to understand this order and show resistance, it only shows that we, the people, are not doing a good enough job..."

Zhao Changxing's words were not insignificant.

"Go ahead, I will bear all the consequences."

"Yes."

In the afternoon, an explosive news came out.

The leader will start a public speech at 8:[-] p.m. and announce a major decision!
This matter immediately attracted the attention of almost everyone.Before it was eight o'clock, almost all the free people stood in front of various film and television media.

Come on time at eight o'clock in the evening.Zhao Changxing's figure appeared on various film and television media on time.

"Compatriots, today, I want to announce a decision. As we all know, this universe is not peaceful or safe. We must seize any opportunity for development..."

Zhao Changxing looked heavy, and said slowly: "So, with the approval of all civilization leaders, the human government has decided that starting from 0:[-] tomorrow, civilization will officially begin to implement the mandatory donation of sperm and eggs for men and women of the right age who have no birth plans. .This is of great strategic significance for increasing the population of our civilization, which is related to the fate of each of us..."

This speech lasted about half an hour in total.

If this order will cause any confusion and waves, then tonight is the most appropriate time.

At this moment, Space City No. [-], the government of human civilization.All the civilization leaders are present, each with serious expressions.

People were anxiously waiting for something, only Zhao Changxing remained calm.

Time slipped away quietly, and the night passed in a blink of an eye.

It was a quiet night, nothing of note happened.

Not even the lowest level of outbursts of public opinion occurred.

This matter has indeed aroused many discussions among people and has become the hottest topic at present.But not many of them disagree.However, in the early morning of the next day, there were long queues in front of many sperm and egg donation windows in major space cities.

(End of this chapter)