Chapter 334 The nature of consciousness! Emerge!
The genetic phenomenon of life can be explained by physical theory.
The big guys in the scientific field present were all shocked.
Physics once again demonstrated its absolute dominance.
It not only dominates the world, but also humans.
"God, then we humans are actually nothing special."
"Human beings are just a bunch of thinking matter, and all behaviors follow the laws of physics."
"This is a bit scary to think about."
Morgan sat down tremblingly.
Li Qiwei's theory shocked him too much.
Suddenly, at this time, another big boss stood up.
"Hello, Professor Bruce, I am Pavlov."
"My major is the study of the system structure of the human body, focusing on the digestive system."
Medicine People in the field couldn't help but shout, another big boss has arrived.
Just when people in other fields are wondering who this is.
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "I know you, Professor Pavlov."
"You won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904."
"I appreciate every year. The Nobel Prize is paying attention.”
“So, I saw your name.”
Wow!
The crowd was shocked again.
The Nobel Prize boss is finally taking action.
Although Morgan was a well-known figure before, he had not won the Nobel Prize.
The Pavlov in front of me is a veritable Nobel Prize winner.
And the opponent is still Russian. Winning the Nobel Prize shows that he is very powerful.
Pavlov was startled. He didn't expect that the famous Bruce would know about him.
He suddenly felt very proud.
Not even the high-ranking officials in the country made him feel this way.
Because they value Pavlov because of his influence.
The Bruce in front of him valued himself because he appreciated his knowledge and achievements.
There is no higher honor for a scientist.
So Pavlov was very happy.
He smiled and said: "Professor Bruce, I am very interested in what you just thought."
"Since the essence of genetic mutation is a quantum jump, what is the essence of human consciousness? ”
“Is it also a quantum jump? ”
boom!
Everyone was shocked.
Pavlov’s problem is really appalling.
Consciousness, this is such an ethereal thing.
Since the ancient Greek times, the sages have already begun to study it.
Now, whether consciousness determines matter or matter determines consciousness is the most important research topic in philosophy.
Countless of the smartest people are working hard to find the nature of consciousness.
Now, someone has finally asked this question to the world’s leading scientist.
Bruce is not only the first person in science, he can even be regarded as the smartest person in the world.
If even he doesn't know, then the people present feel that there is little hope.
At this moment, the philosophers present suddenly became inexplicably excited.
The position of consciousness in the philosophical system is too special.
If even consciousness could be explained physically.
That.
Philosophers no longer dare to think about it.
It is estimated that more than half of the philosophy leaders present will be unemployed.
Morgan and others were also shocked.
There is a difference between biologists and medical scientists.
Medical scientists specifically refer to people who study the mysteries of the human body.
Biologists generally do not study the human body alone, but study the commonalities of all living things on a larger scale.
In the final analysis, human beings are just one of thousands of creatures.
Consciousness is unique to human beings.
The "consciousness" of other creatures in nature is more appropriately called instinct.
They cannot form intelligence like humans.
So, what Pavlov calls consciousness actually refers to human wisdom.
This question can be said to be the ultimate question of mankind.
So, even if Morgan admired Li Qiwei no more, he felt that it was impossible for Li Qiwei to answer.
“This already involves the real secret of the Creator.”
“Life and matter, Professor Bruce has used physics to unify matter.”
“Does he still want to Unify life? ”
At this moment, everyone was nervously looking forward to it just like Morgan.
What answer will that man give?
After listening to Pavlov's question, Li Qiwei also showed a smile.
Today, these big guys in the fields of biology and medicine treat him like a sheep.
If it were anyone else, even at Planck's level, there would be no way to answer these questions.
There are a lot of unknown things involved.
Li Qiwei thought briefly, then took a breath, and then said with a smile:
"Professor Pavlov, I know that quantum leap will definitely not convince you."< br>
“Because you have many ready-made counterexamples.”
“For example, since quantum jumps can make people conscious, why can’t animals and plants produce consciousness, or wisdom, through quantum jumps?”< br>
“Everything in the world is composed of atoms.”
“There is currently no evidence that there is any difference between atoms.”
“So the atoms that make up humans are the same as the atoms of other animals. It's the same."
"The explanation of quantum jump is not rigorous enough."
There was a burst of whispers in the auditorium.
Obviously, almost all the big guys present can think of this.
Suddenly, Li Qiwei asked: "Professor Pavlov, if I remember correctly, you should be studying the digestive system."
Pavlov was startled. I don’t know why Li Qiwei suddenly asked this question.
"Yes, Professor Bruce, you remember correctly."
Li Qiwei said: "I also have a certain understanding of medicine."
"Human consciousness arises in the human brain."
"There is a very complex neural network system in the brain."
"According to my understanding, the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine The award was awarded to achievements in the nervous system. "
"However, unfortunately, current research on the brain by medical scientists is still very superficial."
"There is no research on consciousness. Any progress.”
"I think the emergence of consciousness must have its own physical mechanism."
"Quantum jump is just one aspect."
"The human brain is also composed of a group of atoms."
“Why can a group of atoms without consciousness, when combined together, form a conscious brain?”
“I think this phenomenon can be explained by [emergence].”
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"Although a large number of atoms are unconscious, when they are combined according to specific rules or laws."
"New characteristics will be produced on a macro scale."
" This process, I call it the emergence of consciousness.”
Boom!
When Li Qiwei said the emerging concept, the whole audience exclaimed.
Everyone was shocked beyond measure.
This concept seems to be full of mysterious power.
“Oh my god, Professor Bruce wouldn’t secretly study medicine.”
“Otherwise, how could he come up with the concept of emergence.”
“Bruce The professor’s strength is too terrifying.”
Everyone was talking about it.
The concept of emergence is actually not limited to the field of life at all. It can also be used as a reference in other fields.
After hearing this, Pavlov looked excited and trembled slightly.
He became very curious when he was studying the human digestive system.
Obviously the brain and digestive system are both composed of cells, so why does the brain have consciousness but the digestive system does not?
What is the difference between system and system?
The emergence of Li Qiwei's words gave him inspiration.
But soon, Pavlov discovered a problem.
He quickly asked:
“Professor Bruce, although you used emergence to explain the emergence of consciousness.”
“But there is still a problem.”
“What is the principle of emergence of consciousness from atoms without consciousness? "
"I feel that the word emergence is more of a description of this phenomenon, rather than the essence of this phenomenon."
"There is still a certain difference between the two."< br>
"For example, why doesn't consciousness emerge from the digestive system?"
Wow!
Pavlov's question moved everyone present.
As expected, he is worthy of being a Nobel Prize winner, and the problem goes straight to the core.
This is indeed the most critical question.
Consciousness emerges from a bunch of atoms, but "how" does it emerge?
Two of the atoms interact first and then drive other atoms.
Or all atoms interact at the same time to produce new phenomena.
Emergence cannot explain the specific mechanism.
Everyone looked at Li Qiwei. This problem seemed unsolvable.
After listening to Pavlov's question, Li Qiwei was filled with emotions.
The term emergence was proposed in the 1990s.
When it was proposed, it was not used to study consciousness alone.
But it is used in the field of "complex adaptive systems".
To put it bluntly, the word emergence can only be applied at the system level.
There is no way for individual atoms to emerge.
Many phenomena such as artificial intelligence and fertilized egg development in later generations are consistent with the description of emergence.
Scientists have discovered that some discrete factors, when combined through a certain mechanism, will produce properties beyond the individual factors.
This is the connotation of emergence.
Li Qiwei proposed this concept decades in advance. You can imagine how much it shocked the people present.
But the big guys at this time are also the proud ones of heaven.
They can see emerging problems at a glance.
That is, it is not the essence, but a generalization.
Li Qiwei showed a hint of helplessness.
"Professor Pavlov, your question is very sharp."
"Yes, the word emergence cannot explain the specific mechanism."
"But I think it will be a good theoretical framework."
"As long as quantum theory develops further, sooner or later we will It can unlock the mystery of consciousness.”
Wow!
The audience was shocked.
Li Qiwei continued: "Why do I feel that the meeting is gradually getting off topic."
"Today was supposed to be a meeting about the theory of relativity."
"It turns out that I have been talking about quantum theory."
"I think it's better to ask my student Bohr to come up and explain it to everyone."
A burst of laughter broke out in the auditorium.
Pavlov smiled and said: "Professor Bruce, you don't have to worry."
"We all like to listen to the theory of relativity and quantum theory."
"I think it is the theory of relativity, it is too perfect. , so it is almost difficult for people present to ask questions."
"And the big guys in the field of physics must have discussed it in the previous two days."
" We really can’t find the problem with the update.”
Pavlov's words made everyone present nodded slightly.
After truly listening to Li Qiwei’s lecture on the theory of relativity, everyone realized how far they were from this theory that shocked the world.
No one dares to touch porcelain.
Wittgenstein’s problem, in their view, is already very deep.
Li Qiwei said with a smile: "It just so happened that I would like to mention this opportunity."
"After our discussion at the meeting, we believe that the next focus of physics will be quantum theory."
"Everyone here can pay more attention to it."
At this moment, everyone has a clear understanding of quantum theory. Very impressed.
Especially biologists and medical scientists have begun to regard quantum theory as a required course.
Bohr in the audience looked excited.
Unexpectedly, quantum theory would also benefit from today's meeting.
In fact, it’s right to think about it.
With Bohr's ingenuity, it took a lot of effort to understand the general theory of relativity.
Not to mention others.
He now gradually understood Li Qiwei's intention of holding this meeting.
"How could the tutor really want to invite everyone to discuss the theory of relativity."
"Even ordinary physicists can't understand the general theory of relativity, and even the special theory of relativity is difficult."
"Not to mention the liberal arts people here."
"The instructor is actually using the theory of relativity to gather scholars from all over the world."
"He wants to build momentum for scientists and physics Scholars build momentum.”
"The theory of relativity only makes Professor Bruce great."
"But after today's meeting, all scientists will be honored."
"The achievements of scientists affect the entire world."
At this moment, Bohr finally came to his senses.
He looked at the domineering figure on the stage with admiration.
Li Qiwei took in the expressions of everyone.
Bohr’s idea was actually his original intention.
Just kidding, invite people from all over the world to discuss general relativity.
This is how much we look down upon this great theory.
This is not a later generation. Any doctoral student will have very profound insights into the general theory of relativity.
So far, the only people in the world who can understand it are probably the physics experts who attended the meeting two days ago.
Looking around, Li Qiwei always felt that today's meeting was a bit unfinished.
But I can’t say what’s wrong.
“Everyone, do you have any questions?”
The auditorium suddenly fell silent.
Physicists, mathematicians, chemists, and biologists were silent.
The discussion just now was so exciting.
They really couldn't find any problem.
And this is a conference on the theory of relativity. It would be a bit inappropriate to raise other questions after all.
For a while, no one stood up anymore.
Suddenly, there was a small commotion in the astronomer area, which had been silent and no one spoke.
Yes.
Li Qiwei slapped his forehead.
“Why did you forget this group of people.”
“Astronomers are the main force in the theory of general relativity.”
"How could they be okay?"
Sure enough, before Li Qiwei could think more.
A big shot in astronomy stood up and said something shocking.
"Professor Bruce, I think there are big problems with general relativity."
Boom!
Everyone in the house was shocked!
(End of this chapter)