Chapter 644 Flower of Blood and Bone·One-Dimensional Society V
“Social Darwinism.”
This was the first thought that popped into Xia Xiu’s mind after reading the reward information.
The few lines of text on the 70th floor reward made him keenly aware of the terrible consequences this anomaly would have if it spread on a large scale in the modern world.
Social Darwinism is an idea that applies the principles of "survival of the fittest" and "natural selection" to human society and the economy.
This idea maintains that competition in social, political and economic environments produces the strongest, that is, those individuals or groups that are best able to adapt to the environment will survive and thrive, while the weaker ones will be eliminated.
They analogize the development of human society to biological evolution in nature, emphasizing that competition, efficiency and ability are the driving forces of social progress.
Advocates reducing government intervention in the economy and society, such as reducing welfare support for the poor, on the grounds that such support will hinder natural competition in the process of social evolution.
This doctrine has been widely criticized, mainly because it attempts to mechanically apply the concept of biological evolution to complex human society, ignoring the ethical, moral and cultural factors of human society.
The theory of evolution advocated by Xia Xiu on the 70th floor now gave him a strong sense of socialism.
In a society that prides itself on evolution, individuals will face tremendous social pressure and must continue to evolve in order to remain competitive.
However, it would be a bit too extreme to classify the 70th floor as a social maker just because of the evolution mechanism.
He always feels that what this 70th floor and the Awakening of the Inner Temple are experimenting with are not pursuing such a simple and crude social structure. The other party wrote in the message that there is definitely a way to solve the real problem of 'one-dimensional society' Not socialism.
After completing the task, a prompt window pops up on the screen to ask whether to claim the reward.
Xia Xiu just glanced at it, then reached out his hand and quickly closed the reward pop-up window.
His eyes turned to the front of the laboratory. A red transmission button appeared on the wall not far away, emitting a faint light.
The red button is embedded in the center of the silver-gray metal wall, which stands out from the surrounding environment.
The light of the button was particularly obvious in the empty laboratory, as if it was a light guiding him forward.
“From William Ned to Cameron Brady Turner, whom I have yet to meet, they are all pursuing one thing. They are all seeking to control all resources in a world of extraordinary quantification. Ownership, distribution methods, economic planning, and the right to define individual and collective roles.”
“Ion’s method of divestiture and the three principles of ethics are also intended to be a kind of utopianism in a transcendent quantified world. It is the earliest form of utopianism.”
"The pursuit of this core idea is to advocate the implementation of extraordinary public ownership and the distribution of resources according to needs, but each has its own opinion.
Some Sarkic cults understand public ownership as the public possession of extraordinary production means and consumer goods. These sects Most sects remain closed and isolated; some sects understand it as the extraordinary public possession other than daily necessities, that is, the public possession of genealogical resources, including the factors of production in the world, and the extraordinary elements of the powerful...
But no matter which sect it is, the coordination inevitably follows a consensus-to organize production in a planned way and completely eradicate anarchy."
"History is a circle, going around and around. There is still no way to avoid this problem - planning.”
“Designer babies are plans, and regulatory genes are also plans.”
The fourth swordsman in heaven walked to the red button.
The flashing light of the button illuminated his face, and his golden eyes were filled with an unpredictable luster.
“In order to achieve utopianism, should powerful men exercise total control over all resources through centralized planning in a world of extraordinary quantification?”
“Even if the original motive of the plan is for the public interests, in order to improve social efficiency or achieve social justice; can utopia really be realized through this kind of centralized planning, this kind of control that extends to all aspects of social and personal life, this kind of centralized planning that erodes free will?"
“The inner palace awakens. Is it utopia or slavery that you are pursuing?”
Can human life be defined in the name of utopia?
Even the angels have to admit one reality: the kingdom of heaven only prudently reforms Terran society through its own strict hierarchical system and imposes a mandatory "spirit" on all angels. Strength/Faith”.
[You are preparing to teleport to the next random floor——]
[Floor matching in progress——]
[Floor matching completed! 】
[Start teleporting to: Floor 27 now! 】
Xia Xiu stretched out his hand and gently touched the surface of the button with his fingers.
As the button was triggered, a faint mechanical sound sounded in his ears. He felt a warm energy quickly surround his whole body, as if he was gently wrapped in a soft light.
Immediately, his vision was flooded by a dazzling beam of light, and the transmitted energy formed a bright vortex around him, pulling his entire body into it.
His body gradually lost weight, as if floating in the void. The surrounding scene became blurry, and only the beam of light always penetrated his field of vision.
He closed his eyes and allowed this force to lead him through time and space.
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Floor 27.
When the intensity of the light beam began to weaken, Xia Xiu felt that he was slowly landing in a new location.
When he opened his eyes again, the scene in front of him was completely new. He found himself in an art-filled room, and the first thing he noticed was the warm natural light pouring in through the large skylight, giving the entire space a soft and welcoming feel.
The skylights are surrounded by vines and flowers, adding a touch of nature, as if the place is integrated with the natural environment outside.
In the corner of the room, there are several unfinished paintings, with various colors flowing on the canvas, showing the artist's spiritual world.
Several bottles of paint and brushes are placed next to the easel.
Xia Xiu's eyes were quickly attracted by a painting on the wall.
This painting is full of passion and power. In the picture, people hold weapons and charge into battle, symbolizing the spirit of resistance and revolution.
The central female figure holds up the French flag, symbolizing freedom. She wears a Phrygian hat and is topless, symbolizing the freedom and power of the revolution.
Her eyes are firm and hopeful, guiding people to victory.
The characters in the picture are all full of vitality and have different expressions, some are angry, some are determined, and some are full of hope.
"Liberty Leads the People".
One of France's most famous paintings.
While Xia Xiu was looking at the painting, the virtual pop-up window appeared again.
[An oil painting with the theme of "self" needs to be completed within the specified time. The requirement of this task is not to fully demonstrate the painting skills, but to reflect creativity and personal style. 】
[Evaluation criteria: After the task is completed, the painting will be evaluated based on its skill, creativity and emotional expression. 】
After Xia Xiu finished reading the task requirements, he frowned slightly and thought in his heart.
"Sure enough, this is indeed a talent tower."
He raised his head and looked at Liberty Leading the People again, drawing inspiration from the painting.
Then, he walked slowly to the workbench, ready to start his creation.
He first took out the canvas and fixed it on the easel. Then he selected suitable paints and brushes, and the brush in his hand began to wander on the canvas.
Time passes quietly.
A slightly abstract painting took shape under Xia Xiu's brush.
In a dark desert, a fascinating portrait appears in front of you. In the painting, a huge camel is walking slowly on the sand dunes, carrying a heavy baggage. There are more baggage waiting for the camel in front.
At the other end of the painting, another camel kneels down to pack them properly, trying to carry as much weight as possible.
Its eyes showed an expression of patience and obedience, bearing a heavy fate in silence.
It is craving more weight.
Opposite the camel, a huge dragon was entrenched at the other end of the desert. Its body was covered with thousands of golden scales, staring ahead, guarding the laws and orders governed by it.
Between the two, the desert stretches out, the sky is gloomy, and a tense atmosphere about to explode fills the air.
The strong contrast and color clearly express the tension between the camel's obedience and the dragon's oppression.
Xia Xiu stopped painting and looked at his work.
At this time, the familiar green pop-up window appeared in his field of vision again.
【You have finished painting! 】
【Start rating——】
【Your rating is: perfect! 】
The prompt sound just sounded, and the painting Xia Xiu had just finished disappeared. The next moment, the painting appeared on the floor next to "Liberty Leading the People."
Below it, a new line of words appeared - "The Dragon and the Camel".
Xia Xiu's paintings are in sharp contrast to "Liberty Leading the People", but they seem to complement each other.
Just when Xia Xiu's eyes stayed on this painting, the red button representing teleportation appeared in front of him again.
The button is located in the center of the room, and the bright red color is particularly eye-catching under the soft light.
Xia Xiu muttered silently in his heart: "Although the high-level authorities, mainly the elements, are blocked, the passivity of [the out-of-control world] is still within the scope of my control."
He looked into the void from the corner of his eyes, and his pupils were looking at something that the world could not see or touch - disaster (loss of control index).
"I adjusted the surrounding out-of-control index to the lowest. According to the tilt angle, I only need to clear three floors before I can reach the top."
"I don't know what the 'staff' on the top floor is preparing now. How's it going?"
He walked slowly towards the red button and pressed it gently.
As the button was triggered, a faint mechanical sound sounded in his ears, and then he felt a warm energy surrounding him.
The light beam lit up again, and the surrounding space began to blur, as if a layer of mist enveloped him.
A brief dizziness hit him, and he felt like he was being lifted upward by an invisible force, and his body became light.
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70th floor·the top.
It is filled with various display screens and holographically projected three-dimensional maps, showing the real-time status of various laboratories and research facilities.
The ground is covered with smooth metal flooring, giving off a cold sheen.
There are countless small surveillance cameras embedded in the surrounding walls, constantly scanning every corner.
In the center of the floor stands a huge operating table, with various buttons and levers densely arranged on the operating table.
Directly in front of the console is a huge display screen, showing complex charts and data. The display screen is surrounded by several holographic projections. The projected map is full of three-dimensionality, as if the real terrain has been reduced. Then suspended in the air.
The name and status of each important location is marked on the map, and the flashing light spots show the current active area.
Cameron Brady Turner stood in the middle of the floor. He was a man in his early thirties, wearing a white research coat and metal-framed glasses.
There was a bit of exhaustion on Turner's face, but more of an unconcealable nervousness.
His hair is slightly messy, and his dark eyes shine sharply through the lenses.
Cameron whispered: "The watch has been broken."
"New intruder detected on floor 70."
His fingers on the console He tapped quickly, and the data on the display screen kept refreshing.
"As for the human bone factory, Sac Sabo did not reply to the message."
Cameron's brows furrowed, obviously a little uneasy.
"Bluegrass State Blood Center, William Ned did not reply to messages."
"The man who can cross three states in one day and kill all the awakened people in the inner sanctum of the state. ..."
Cameron's words stopped abruptly, and his pupils looked forward in surprise.
Hum——
In front of him, the teleported light appeared, and the dazzling white light illuminated the entire room even brighter.
As the light gradually disappeared, a young man with blond hair and golden eyes, wearing warehouse work clothes, appeared in front of him.
The appearance of the blond young man brought an inexplicable pressure to Cameron. Cameron's expression changed from surprise to alertness. His brows furrowed slightly and his fingers unconsciously clenched the console. edge.
Xia Xiu, who was in the teleportation light, quietly opened his eyes, and his golden eyes quickly locked onto Cameron's figure like an eagle.
Then, he showed a faint smile to Cameron:
"It seems that I was very lucky. It only took five floors to reach the top."
"Sure enough, , Luck is the remnant of design."
Xia Xiu's eyes swept across Cameron's face, and then quickly looked around the surrounding environment.
He noticed the display screens and holographic projections around him, with curiosity in his eyes.
"No matter who you are and how much power you have outside, on the 70th floor, all you can rely on is your own ability."
Cameron warned the blond young man in a cold tone, "On the 70th floor, you can only rely on your own abilities." Here, the incarnation cannot be exhaled from the secret key, and thaumaturgy cannot be constructed from it."
"Even if you have a way to break free, you will soon be expelled from the floor and will never be hired."
Faced with Cameron's warning, Xia Xiu spread his hands, still with a smile on his face.
“Of course I know this, but it doesn’t seem to say that you can’t use your hands and feet.”
"No, I just have some skills."
There will be another update later, Xianyu is speeding up the progress——