Chapter 354 The terrifying influence of "Insects"!
People seek solace in war.
There are many items that can soothe the soul.
A photo with yellowed edges;
A pocket watch that has been polished by rubbing;
A lifelike wooden toy.
Even invisible, the thoughts buried deep in my heart.
Wait.
However, among these items, books are always ranked first.
Especially those classic and beautiful novels, which have fascinated countless people and left them with endless aftertaste.
Even war cannot stop people's enthusiasm for reading books.
On the eastern front between Germany and Russia, compared to the hinterland of Europe, the intensity of the war here is not very high.
But as long as it is a war, life is in danger at any time.
At this moment, in a trench on the German side.
Artillery Major Schwarzschild is watching "Borms" with gusto.
It is now time for both sides to cease fighting and rest. It is expected that the next round of battle will take more than two hours.
This is enough time for Schwarzschild to read dozens of pages carefully.
The artillerymen nearby looked at the man in front of them with great admiration.
With Schwarzschild’s current status in Germany, he does not need to go to the front line at all.
But out of patriotism, he volunteered to serve at the age of 42, which shocked the recruiting officers at the time.
Not only because of his age, but also because of his identity: he has proved the third prediction of general relativity and is an academician of the German Academy of Sciences.
Isn’t it a joke that an academician goes to the battlefield?
Schwarzschild was immediately admired by all the soldiers.
This is a real man!
The military boss personally came forward and persuaded him to give up going to the front line and stay behind to do some auxiliary work.
But Schwarzschild insisted: "Let me go, I can quickly and accurately calculate the trajectory of artillery shells."
The military couldn't resist him, so they had to agree, but directly gave him the title of artillery major.
This means that you can stay in position and command without going to the real front line.
But Schwarzschild was a man who was greedy for life and afraid of death. He personally went on stage and directed the soldiers to adjust and optimize the muzzle.
The soldiers respected this commander very much, and he was extremely powerful.
Some people were confused and asked him why.
Schwarzschild said: "I just like to shoot cannons!"
In addition to shooting cannons, he also has a habit that awes his soldiers.
That is, when others were taking advantage of the truce to smoke, chat, and chat, Schwarzschild took out his book and read quietly as if there was no one else around.
This scene scared the young guys around.
No one thought that Major Shi was just showing off, he really loved it.
"Oh God, no wonder the chief can become an academician. With his attitude that studies are more important than life, how could he not succeed."
"After I retire, I plan to apply for history Professor Vasi’s doctorate, I hope he will be willing to take me in. "
Artillerymen are different from ordinary soldiers. Their average academic qualifications and scientific literacy are higher, otherwise they would not be artillerymen.
So it is true that some people can consider continuing to study after retiring.
Schwarzschild did not hear the praises of the soldiers around him. He was completely immersed in the novel at the moment.
As a major, he could ask someone to bring him books even on the battlefield.
“It’s beautiful, it’s so beautiful.”
“Such a wild imagination and such professional scientific literacy.”
“There is only one in this world. Professor Bruce can write this kind of work."
"The thinking of people from the three-star civilization is actually transparent?"
"Hey, if we humans were like this, there would probably be no war."
"And this water droplet, it turned out to be Prepared by the third force. "
"Strong! This name is too appropriate."
"Is there really a third force in the world?"
At this moment, Schwarzschild deeply felt the horror of Li Qiwei.
This is real science fiction.
The weapons derived from scientific knowledge and rigorous logical reasoning are almost like the weapons of gods in fantasy.
Isn’t this the meaning of the word science fiction?
Use science to become fantasy.
If ants knew about the existence of humans, they would probably regard human science as fantasy magic.
Schwarzschild thought of himself again.
The cold but brilliant cosmic civilization described by Li Qiwei in the novel fascinated him.
He himself is both a physicist and an astronomer, so he can better understand the amazing aspects of the novel.
Everything is based on reasonable scientific reasoning, but it exceeds the limits of human imagination.
Three-star civilization, dancer civilization.
“It would be fun to have a fight with these aliens and shoot them.”
“Look at the hardness of your water droplets , My cannon is still powerful.”
At this moment, Schwarzschild was even tired of the war.
In real history, he solved field equations in the trenches.
And now, he is reading "Insects".
The magnificent scenes in the novel made him feel that the current war was quite boring.
He also read out the anti-war ideas and the issue of scientists' responsibility in the novel.
Scientists should have more important things to do instead of wasting time on shooting guns.
At least he has contributed to the motherland and has a clear conscience.
Even a few days ago, a cannonball fell not far from him, if someone hadn't jumped him instantly.
He may have died heroically now.
Schwarzschild considered himself a patriotic person.
“When this battle is over, I will apply to return to the rear.”
“In addition to providing logistical support, I can also continue my scientific research, which can be considered a compromise.”
Schwarzschild was determined.
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UK.
After completing his weekly military tasks, Rutherford would take time to return to his laboratory.
Either instructing students, or simply making a tour.
Now, he is in the laboratory, reading "Bugs" again.
Li Qiwei's novel caused a huge sensation in the physics community.
Although we have fewer meetings together now, we still communicate through letters.
Everyone was full of praise for "Bugs".
"Professor Bruce is simply a god. When he said he would write a novel, I didn't pay attention. I didn't expect that it would be earth-shattering once he started writing it."
"I feel that "Bugs" is at least decades ahead of the times. It is not only a new way of writing, but also a new understanding of science fiction."
"If I have to use one word to describe it, I think Use the word hard."
"Professor Bruce's novels can withstand academic scrutiny and test and reflect the hard power of science."
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These physics masters have such a high vision.
Although Li Qiwei crushed them in terms of academic achievements, now in the field of novels, the big guys have different tastes.
But everyone unanimously approved it, which shows how successful the novel is.
If other people wrote science fiction novels, such as Verne, Wells and others, the physics masters would be curious at most, but they would never be shocked.
Because their science fiction actually has no science, it is just disguised as science fiction.
A more appropriate name should be technological imagination rather than scientific imagination.
Although science and technology are closely related, the gap is very large.
At this time, Chadwick happened to come over and saw Rutherford reading a book.
After he was rescued from Germany, instead of being afraid, he became more passionate about scientific research.
Nowadays, many students have asked for leave to go home, but he is the only one who insists on coming to the laboratory every day.
He smiled and asked:
"Professor, are you reading "Bugs"?"
Hearing this, Rutherford raised his head and smiled: "Oh, it's Chadwick, come and sit down."
"Have you read this novel too?"
Chadwick sat down and said excitedly:
"Of course, this book is so popular now."
"Almost everyone I know in the scientific community has a copy, and everyone has read it several times."
"The novel is really wonderful."
"I can't imagine it. Professor Bruce can actually write novels, and he writes them so well."
Chadwick kept talking, and Rutherford wanted to laugh.
This student has the highest enthusiasm for physics among all his students.
There seemed to be endless passion all over his body.
Rutherford also enjoyed chatting with him.
His educational philosophy is to communicate more with students and understand their ideas, not just in academic aspects.
He often takes his students for walks and chats about the latest physics theories.
Now, he smiled and said:
"What you see is a wonderful story, but I am most concerned about the water droplet."
Chadwick was stunned, "Water droplet?"
"The warship sent by the three-star civilization "
"I thought it was the secret weapon of alien civilization, but I didn't expect it to be their vanguard."
"When I saw this paragraph, my scalp was numb. The feeling of despair came out instantly.”
Rutherford said: "Bruce said that the materials of the water droplets are bound together by a force called [strong force]."
"This force is so strong that the atoms are bonded very tightly , no external force can destroy this structure."
"He even predicted that the strong force is the force that exists between atomic nuclei."
"You have to understand, even if you write science fiction. I believe that Bruce will not think randomly."
"Somewhere, I have a feeling that this third force may really exist."
"Hiss!" Chadwick was shocked when he heard this.
“This is too scary.”
“If a third force can really be discovered, it will definitely be a Nobel Prize-level achievement.”
“Oh God, Professor, Professor Bruce must have discovered it."
Rutherford smiled and shook his head and said, "That's impossible."
"If Bruce had discovered it, he would have published a paper long ago."
"He would not joke about this serious physics."
"What I want to say is that our atomic nuclei Research must be accelerated.”
“Bruce chatted with me in private and always emphasized the importance of the atomic nucleus. Once a breakthrough is made, it will definitely be an achievement that shakes the physics world.”
Chadway. Hearing this, Ke's expression suddenly became excited, with a crazy smile on his face.
This world-shaking physical discovery was his lifelong pursuit.
"If I can solve the mystery of the atomic nucleus, I should be qualified to sit at the same table as Professor Bruce." Suddenly, Chadwick asked again:
< br>"Professor, I heard that Professor Bruce also established his own atomic research laboratory."
"He can't be faster than us."
Hearing this question, Rutherford suddenly laughed.
"Haha, don't worry, I know Bruce very well."
"In terms of theoretical derivation, I really can't keep up with him."
"But in terms of experimental ability, he At most, he can be my doctoral student."
"The purpose of establishing his laboratory in Borneo is to popularize academic research capabilities in his motherland."
"So, there is more emphasis on the repetition of known knowledge, or simple experiments."
"In such an advanced field of nuclear research, I guess Bruce will not explore this direction."
"Because it is of little use to China for the time being."
In real history, Rutherford did not like theoretical physicists.
He believes that science should rely on experimental data to speak for itself, rather than using your head to daydream and play with numbers.
But he fell in love with Bohr, who liked studying theory rather than doing experiments.
When others asked him why, Rutherford said: Bohr is different. He is not a pure theoretical physicist, he is also a football player.
After listening to Rutherford’s analysis, Chadwick suppressed a smile on his face.
Only Professor Rutherford dares to say that Professor Bruce can only be a doctor.
After all, they have been best friends for more than ten years, and they can joke around casually.
But if Chadwick said it himself, if others heard it, he would be able to change his career tomorrow, and he would not be able to survive in the physics world at all.
At this time, Rutherford suddenly raised his head, with a smile on his face, but sighed:
"It would be legendary if strong force can really be discovered in the nucleus in the future. ."
"A great physics discovery was inspired by a science fiction novel."
"But, Bruce, I choose to believe you."
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USA, Bruce Group.
In the exclusive office of the CTO, Tesla is receiving a special guest.
The visitor is none other than Edison.
This invention king who was crushed by Li Qiwei has now lost a lot of his arrogance.
At least in front of Tesla, he has changed a lot from before.
The old man seems to be more talkative.
In real history, the relationship between Tesla and Edison was very complicated, not a simple relationship between enemies.
There is still communication between the two.
And now, because of the emergence of Li Qiwei, Tesla's fate has completely changed.
He is no longer the impoverished genius, but the chief technology officer of the famous Bruce Group, with a prominent position.
Everyone in the industry knows that Bruce is behind the scenes and will not take action easily.
So the group’s business development and technology investment are almost all decided by Tesla.
Countless entrepreneurs have racked their brains and used various connections to treat Tesla to a meal.
Nowadays, Bruce Group is booming, with more and more products, and it has the tendency to become a giant.
In comparison, the Edison Company is relatively bleak.
The bet between Li Qiwei and Edison was a big deal and was known all over the world.
Facts have proved that Li Qiwei's inventive ability is also terrifying, and Bruce Group's products are of high quality and low price.
Edison's revenue took a huge hit and went from bad to worse.
He didn't even care about the naval advisor's affairs. He came in person today to actually ask for peace.
At this moment, he smiled and said:
“Tesla, I didn’t expect that we would have the opportunity to meet like today.”
Tesla was not arrogant, but said like an old friend : "Yeah, look now, what happened back then was so worth mentioning."
Edison did not tactfully request, but directly requested: "I came here today just to ask you to be noble and let the Edison Company go."
“Although Bruce and I have grudges, my employees are innocent.”
"Nowadays, the company's efficiency is getting worse and worse, and soon it will not even be able to pay employees' wages."
"On behalf of the company's employees, I implore you to show mercy."
Tes La was deeply saddened when she heard Edison's words.
Once upon a time, he could not believe that the proud and stubborn Edison would bow to him.
This 68-year-old man seems to have been really shocked and even lost his temper.
"Mr. Edison, I think you made a mistake."
"A few years ago, Chairman Bruce stopped paying attention to the Edison Company."
"He has no interest in the company. "The current situation is actually a natural development."
"Our Bruce Group has been pursuing high-end development." , branding.”
"Take the route of holding high and fighting high."
"So our company's products are more popular with consumers."
"And Edison still has the old technology before, of course it will Be eliminated."
"What you have to do is to improve factory efficiency and improve research and development capabilities."
"Of course, if Edison targets the low-end market, it can actually survive."
Seeing Tesla talking there and speaking various professional terms, Edison was in a trance.
The other person is completely different now than he was decades ago.
He no longer stubbornly insists on his own technology, but considers the application of technology from the perspective of consumers.
Technology without large-scale application potential is worthless.
As for Li Qiwei, Edison felt a huge gap.
"It turns out that he has forgotten Edison a long time ago?"
"It's funny, I still regard Bruce as my opponent."
"I didn't expect that we are no longer on the same level. "
What's scary is not the opponent's contempt, but that the opponent doesn't remember him at all.
Edison originally thought that Li Qiwei had a grudge against him and had been suppressing him.
I didn’t expect that people didn’t care about the Edison Company as a whole.
At this moment, Edison felt a little sad and relieved at the same time.
At this time, Tesla said again:
“Since I met Bruce, I realized how much of a fool I was before.”
“Mr. Edison, look Have you watched "Bugs"? ”
When Edison heard this, he woke up from his memories.
“Haha, I’ve read it, it’s really well written.”
Tesla said with emotion: “When I read it for the first time, I was so shocked that I couldn’t breathe.”< br>
“The astonishing ideas in it surpass the limits of human imagination.”
“This is the best science fiction novel I have ever read.”
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“Especially the nanomaterial space elevator fascinates me the most.”
“Those of us who study technical engineering are different from academic physicists.”
“They like basics. Theory, and we want to turn theory into engineering and power."
"Bruce once said something to me in private."
"He said: Do it on earth. What’s the point of doing business and making inventions? If you want to do it, go to the moon or Mars.”
"Sooner or later he will colonize the moon and Mars."
"I really want to see that day come."
Edison looked at the excited Tesla, and his heart was already shocked. Incomparable.
“It turns out that Bruce has already set his sights on space.”
“I’m not even qualified to be his opponent.”
After the two said some final words, Edison stood up and left.
“Bless you, Tesla.”
“Thank you.”
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Li Qiwei’s novel finally broke out as it should Horrible influence.
Even though this is a time of war, the sales of the novel are still booming.
From nobles and wealthy businessmen to peasant workers.
Whether it is a scientist, a writer, or an ordinary person.
Anyone who is literate will buy a copy of "Insects" and read it.
No one can resist the temptation of this novel experience that transcends the times for hundreds of years.
It's like giving a mobile phone to someone who can only watch Peking Opera.
And different people feel beauty differently.
Physicists see the dawn of the future of physics, such as strong force, dimensionality reduction, etc.
Engineers saw the vastness of interstellar engineering, such as space elevators made of nanomaterials.
The visionaries saw the wild and eclectic imagination of that day, as if God himself was telling a story.
Good works can inspire countless people, regardless of their nationality or background.
And "Insects" is such a work.
There is no pedantic preaching theory in it, but pure science fiction.
And now it happens to be war time, and a large number of anti-war people are doing their best to promote "Bugs".
Many literary figures even wrote articles analyzing this novel.
Analyze it from all angles and explain why this novel is anti-war.
Unconsciously, countless ordinary people have been coerced by expert opinions and believe that it does mean that.
Human beings are all bugs, so what’s the point of fighting among themselves every day?
If aliens come one day and we cannot share the same enemy, we may be defeated by the aliens one by one.
As a result, more and more protest marches appeared.
"Bugs" finally plays its due role.
Although governments have suppressed it several times.
But as more celebrities join in, even the government no longer dares to use force rashly.
In this situation, both parties had no choice but to take a step back.
Governments of various countries have issued statements regarding the principle of preferential treatment for war prisoners and the non-infection of civilians.
In this way, the impact of war on civilians is greatly reduced.
Even if a city is occupied by an enemy country, ordinary people living in it can still receive the most basic life protection.
Of course, if your money is robbed, there is really nothing you can do.
In such troubled times, just being able to save your life is already pretty good.
Anti-war people from all walks of life are not allowed to continue to advocate anti-war ideas or even organize demonstrations for ordinary people.
In this way, the two sides reached a delicate balance.
When Li Qiwei learned that such an effect could be achieved, he was already very satisfied.
After all, with his current strength, he is still far from being able to influence the top bosses or even stick to his word.
Now, he can only influence public opinion in this way and help more ordinary people hurt by the war.
At the same time, it can also increase his reputation and enhance his own influence.
Therefore, Ridgway made another decision that once again caused a sensation.
(End of this chapter)