No one expected it.
Such a thing will happen when an award is announced and an academic exchange conference is held.
The hundreds of people sitting here are experts and scholars from all over the world, and they are all well-known in this field.
Although academic conferences do not attract the attention of the media as much as entertainment news, awards such as the Adams Chemistry Prize still attract a lot of media here.
When Wang Donglai told Ruan Wei's story, many media reporters below became excited.
As journalists, they want things to be as big as possible.
The overseas station reporter among the reporters had a trace of worry on his face, looking at Wang Donglai standing on the stage, a little anxious.
After all, saying such a thing on this occasion would undoubtedly offend Fo Bole to death.
Only those who have spent time in Bald Eagle will know what kind of power Ferbole has in Bald Eagle.
Not to mention a scholar, even an official would not dare to offend Fo Bole easily.
However, now Wang Donglai has announced the matter in front of all reporters and scholars present.
For Wang Donglai, there is no way out.
For the current plan, the only way is to make this matter as big as possible, so as to force Buddha Bole.
So, after figuring out the matter, the reporter from the main station had already thought about how to report it to the leadership when he went back to publicize the incident even more.
Wang Donglai disclosed the matter and immediately made the atmosphere in the entire venue chaotic.
The reporters present ignored their previous agreement and crowded in front of Wang Donglai one by one, holding up the microphone, hoping to get more information.
However, Wang Donglai did not give many reporters this opportunity.
Too much is not enough!
Everything must be done in a measured way!
He made the matter public here. As long as these reporters are not stupid, they will definitely investigate.
Needless to say, the ability of media reporters is not to be overstated. I am afraid it will not take long to find out this matter.
The best thing is that Wang Donglai just made the matter public, and everything after that was done by the media reporters themselves.
As for what they report and how they evaluate Fo Bole, it has nothing to do with Wang Donglai.
To a certain extent, it can also draw your attention away from Wang Donglai.
So, after finishing speaking, Wang Donglai quickly avoided many media reporters.
In another conference room in the hotel.
Wang Donglai’s move can be said to be extremely reckless and completely offended the president of the Bald Eagle Chemical Association.
However, because of the special nature of this matter, although most of the people present are Bald Eagle scholars and professors, there are also many scholars and professors from other countries, and those who can become scholars and professors are not Fool.
The one who created the figurines has no successors!
Everyone understands this truth.
Today, perhaps Ruan Wei, a scholar from China, was invited by Bald Eagle in the name of an international academic exchange conference. As a result, he was arrested as soon as the plane landed. This may happen to other countries tomorrow.
At the same time, the Bald Eagle scholar and professor may not like this.
Fobole can do it today, but he may not do it to them in the future.
Historically, this kind of thing has not happened before.
So, even though the president of the Bald Eagle Chemical Association was very unhappy with Wang Donglai's actions in his heart, he still praised him out loud.
As for some other professors and scholars, they even spoke out in support.
They all spoke, wanting to publicize the matter and seek justice for Ruan Wei with the help of the academic community.
After sending away many scholars, only Goodenough was left in the conference room.
"What you did today is a bit reckless. It may cause some unnecessary trouble for you!"
Goodenough sighed and looked. Wang Donglai said aloud.
Hearing what Goodenough said, Wang Donglai nodded and said, "I know!"
"Are you Chinese so united? But I have also come into contact with many Chinese scholars at Bald Eagle. They are not like that, or do you have a close friendship with Professor Ruan Wei? Or is he kind to you?"
There was a trace of doubt in Gudinaf's expression and he spoke. asked.
“No, there are nearly 1.4 billion Chinese in the world. We are a large nation with a history of more than 5,000 years. Although we have many traditional virtues, it is a pity that many people have I don’t have these virtues anymore.”
“As for me, I don’t have many traditional virtues. As for Professor Ruan Wei, I just happened to be on a plane with him. He was killed in front of me. Fo Bole took it away”
"Professor Goodenough, did you know? Professor Ruan Wei and I discussed the bald eagle on the plane. In the words, Professor Ruan Wei highly praised and was very optimistic about your country."
"It's just, He never expected that in less than a day after speaking, he would appreciate another side of your country.” Will be there, similar to Ruan Jiao What happened to the professor is not the first, nor will it be the last.”
“At the same time, it is not just scholars and professors from other countries who will suffer such treatment, even scholars and professors from your country may not be treated like this. You can escape, after all, you have experienced it decades ago."
When Wang Donglai said these words, his expression was very natural, and he was not worried because he might offend Fo Bole. What's the uneasiness about.
As for Goodenough, because of his age, he naturally knew what Wang Donglai mentioned.
When Hoover presided over the FBO, it was definitely an event that people in academia did not want to recall.
Especially after the popularity of McCarthyism, it became even more serious.
Of course, this is also a scandal for Bald Eagle.
Now that Wang Donglai has said it openly, it is impossible to say that Goodenough likes to hear it.
"Okay, let's not talk about these things anymore."
"Wang, I heard that you are also researching solid-state batteries. Can you tell me your views on solid-state batteries?"
Gudi Nav directly changed the subject, mentioned solid-state batteries, and asked.
Facing this ‘father of lithium batteries’, Wang Donglai actually still has a little respect in his heart.
So, after organizing the language a little, I expressed my views on solid-state batteries out loud.
"I think solid-state batteries are the future. Although fossil energy is stable and reliable, the current world situation and economy rely too much on petroleum. This is not in line with the wishes of powerful countries. Therefore, new energy will inevitably be vigorously developed. I cannot see clearly this A little bit, either stupid or unable to look back This is a political reason for those with vested interests.”
“On the other hand, although fossil energy is reliable, there are too many chains in between from excavation to use, and by the time it reaches consumers, the price has already changed. It has doubled several times, which is an obvious trend for many countries. Economic plunder, there are many dissatisfied people, this is the economic reason.”
“Finally, it is the technical reason. New energy is cheaper and more powerful. Wind, tide, and thermal power are all excellent ways to generate electricity. , able to provide a large amount of power resources.”
"The oil may not be exhausted, but it will definitely become more and more difficult to extract. Shale oil requires a large amount of water resources, and deep underground oil wells are even more difficult to extract and consume a lot of money." "It is not as good as electricity resources at all. Clean and easy to use.”
"With breakthroughs in energy storage technology and battery technology, Professor Goodenough's wish will definitely become a reality!"
Wang Donglai mentioned Goodenough's wish at the end. .
Gudinaf was unwavering and said calmly: "You said a lot, but you didn't mention that the biggest problem with solid-state batteries is the high cost. If this problem cannot be solved, solid-state batteries will be very difficult to solve." It’s hard to get promotion.”
Hearing this question, Wang Donglai glanced at Gudina with some surprise and confusion. husband, and said: "Professor Goodenough, we are scientific researchers. If we know that there are difficulties and choose to retreat, how will we achieve results?"
"It is precisely because of the problems that this We are the only ones who have scientific researchers. If we look at cause and effect, our achievements are all due to difficult problems.”
Nodding, Goodenough continued: "Let me tell you news. The lithium-sulfur battery you have developed has attracted the attention of many chemical giants. I believe their laboratories are working overtime to conduct experiments and want to complete it. "Beyond."
Wang Donglai was not surprised and said directly: "Mobil?"
Goodenough was a little surprised, but he nodded slightly and admitted.
"Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson has already contacted me, but he didn't mention it, but I guessed it." Wang Donglai said calmly.
After being stunned for a moment, Goodenough continued: "Since you know everything, I won't say more."
"Actually, I am also conducting research on solid-state batteries. If you have any questions, you can ask me."
"Science has no borders. Many people do not believe this sentence, many people believe it, and many people will This is just a slogan, but I believe it ! ”
“Wang Donglai, you are a very different scientific researcher that I have met in all these years, so I will help you with today’s matter!”
Wang Donglai heard this and thought in his heart. Still quite confused, I don’t know what kind of help Goodenough will be.
As a result, Wang Donglai soon knew what Goodenough's help was.
"This year's Adams Chemistry Prize was officially unveiled. The winner is the legendary young professor from China - Wang Donglai!"
"At this year's Adams Chemistry Prize Award Ceremony, the winner from the East accused academic persecution!"
“ It is ridiculous to use international academic exchange conferences as bait to lure Chinese professors to participate, and then arrest them and be charged with economic espionage..."
News headlines appeared one after another in Bald Eagle's media promotion channels.
It must be said that media reporters are very fast.
In a short period of time, this matter has been cleared up.
And this is just the action of the Bald Eagle news media community, not academia, let alone Goodenough’s help.
After these news fermented, it looked like it would lose its popularity.
A massive ‘anti-academic persecution’ movement suddenly emerged.
"Organic Chemistry", "Microwave Electronics", "Natural Materials", etc...
Although these journals are not big journals, they are some key journals in niche fields.
They unexpectedly announced the suspension of publication for one issue.
Even after the news spread, top journals such as "Nature" and "Science" also publicly announced their support for this event and boycotted the emergence of academic persecution and academic discrimination.
This is at best a beginning.
Because next, a large number of scientific researchers came forward through various channels, real people came forward, and authenticated themselves to tell their academic experiences.
Among them, there are people of all races, as well as scholars from all over the world.
For a time, the academic circle of Bald Eagle became extremely lively.
Like a basin of hot oil poured on a fire, the momentum of this event became even greater.
In this way, it attracted more and greater media attention.
For example, it is the attention of famous international media such as BBC, AP, UP, Reuter, AFP, ITAR-TASS and so on.
With the attention of these well-known international media, this "anti-academic persecution and academic discrimination" movement has gained momentum, and the revelations in it have become even more explosive.
For example, someone anonymously provided extremely detailed information to the BBC.
This information shows that most of the review committees for many Bald Eagle awards are composed of white people. Looking at the previous winners of these awards, we can also see that most of the winners are white, and there are very few other races. Few, and even fewer are of non-bald eagle nationality.
The key is that during the same period, the award-winning projects of these winners were not unique, and even the reasons for their awards were not very sufficient.
The biggest reason why they won the award is because of their skin color and nationality.
This report is detailed and clear, making a reality clear.
That is, in an award review committee dominated by white people, white people have unique advantages in winning awards. It is difficult for other ethnic groups to win awards, and it is also difficult for their achievements to be recognized and noticed by the academic community.
In Bald Eagle, there is another very special situation.
That’s political correctness!
No one dares to make a mistake in this regard.
As a result, an expert came up with a place that no one noticed.
That is, in the Bald Eagle academic world, there are very few names of female academic workers, and the proportion of achievements is not high.
However, there are not a few female academic workers who devote themselves to scientific research.
Is this happening because of discrimination against women?
As soon as this conclusion came out, the popularity of this movement instantly increased to a higher level.
No one thought that there would be such a change and that it would develop so fast.
From the news media breaking the news, to the emergence of the ‘anti-academic persecution’ movement, to the support of academic journals, to the publication of articles by major international media, and finally to the exposure of many academic scandals and academic dirt.
In the end, the magic card of political correctness was directly played!
One link is linked to the other, and the link is intertwined. It is simply wonderful.
At this moment, as the ‘anti-academic persecution’ movement became more and more powerful, Fo Bole finally couldn’t sit still.
After all, Fo Bole was not a fool. They knew immediately that this incident was caused by Wang Donglai. After fermentation, it finally became such a big disturbance.
As for Ruan Wei's economic espionage crime at the center of the incident, it has become somewhat insignificant in the face of this big storm.
If this 'anti-academic persecution' movement really continues like this, they and others will inevitably introduce a scapegoat to quell public anger.
One is your own future, and the other is the future of others.
It is clear at a glance which one is more important.
Therefore, Ferbole in Los Angeles finally started to take action! (End of this chapter)