Chapter 2180 Little Ice Age
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"Awesome!" Hearing Zhao Tiezhu's words, Xu Taiping couldn't help but sigh. The wormhole theory existed hundreds of years ago and has been studied for hundreds of years, but there has been no progress. Unexpectedly, Zhao Tiezhu actually developed Although the cost of using micro-wormhole technology is high and it is one-time, it is a breakthrough after all. If this technology is used well, it can definitely change the way the world currently operates!
"What about Wang Xiaoer?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Wang Xiaoer is an advanced artificial intelligence, the same as the one in your watch. It is not a soul. The so-called soul is just a lie." Zhao Tiezhu said.
"Do you know the advanced artificial intelligence in my watch?!" Xu Taiping asked in surprise.
"Of course, the advanced artificial intelligence in your watch is inferior to Wang Xiaoer in terms of level. Therefore, when you entered the Longyuan Secret Realm, your artificial intelligence was detected by Wang Xiaoer. Advanced artificial intelligence is also the future. development trend, it is certain that in the future, artificial intelligence will inevitably replace some of human social functions." Zhao Tiezhu said.
"Awesome!" Xu Taiping sighed again.
"Think about it, micro wormhole technology and advanced artificial intelligence. Is there any connection between the two?" Zhao Tiezhu asked.
"Is it all high technology?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Stupid, of course I know it's all high technology. What I want to say is some deep connections." Zhao Tiezhu said.
"I don't know about that." Xu Taiping scratched his head.
"Both of these things are to reduce energy consumption!" Zhao Tiezhu said.
"Reducing energy consumption?" Xu Taiping frowned, "Micro wormhole technology and advanced artificial intelligence, how can this reduce energy consumption?"
"Micro wormhole technology currently consumes a lot of energy, but once this technology matures, hundreds or even thousands of people can be transported at one time, and when the equipment can be reused, cars, trucks, and airplanes will all be eliminated. , advanced artificial intelligence can replace humans to do a lot of work, so that people can stay at home and perform more mental activities. Does it also reduce energy consumption? Of course, these two things must reduce energy consumption in a short time. It’s unlikely, and it may not be possible for hundreds or even thousands of years. So, to reduce energy consumption, there is only one thing left, and that is the game Cultivation World!” Zhao Tiezhu said seriously.
"This game is Cultivator World? Ancestor, I still don't understand it. Can you explain it in more detail?" Xu Taiping asked.
"The world of cultivators is created using technology that is more advanced than any current virtual reality technology. You should also have discovered that all the games use brain wave control and are very closely integrated with reality. This game can completely It has become the second world for human beings. According to our testing, after entering this game, the human body's energy demand will be reduced by more than 80%. That is to say, in the past, if you had a meal, you would eat it in four hours. You need to eat a meal. Once you enter the game, you can eat a meal to support you playing in the game for a day and a night. Moreover, if you are in the game, you will reduce your activities and reduce your travel energy consumption, which can maximize your energy consumption. Reduce your energy loss in this world!" Zhao Tiezhu said.
"You keep talking about energy conservation, why do you want to save energy?" Xu Taiping asked doubtfully.
"Because...the Little Ice Age is coming!" Zhao Tiezhu said seriously.
"Little Ice Age?" Xu Taiping was stunned for a moment, then asked, "What is the Little Ice Age?"
"The Little Ice Age is a period that the earth must go through for its development. From the beginning of historical records to the present, the earth has experienced two Little Ice Ages. The most recent Little Ice Age appeared hundreds of years ago, in the late Ming Dynasty, when the Little Ice Age arrived. , the temperature dropped, the productivity of crops decreased, and the population experienced a substantial growth at that time. The final result was the emergence of large-scale famine, which caused the population to fall off a cliff in a short period of time. This Little Ice Age It not only affected China, but also affected the whole world. At the same time, Europe also experienced a population collapse. After the Little Ice Age ended, the world's population shrank by about one-third," Zhao Tiezhu said.
"That was also in ancient times. Now there is no shortage of food. Even if the Little Ice Age comes and the temperature drops, it will be okay." Xu Taiping said.
"You don't understand this." Zhao Tiezhu shook his head and said, "There is indeed no shortage of food in this era. However, after the arrival of the Little Ice Age, the temperature will drop, energy consumption will increase, and at the same time, the birth rate will also increase. This will Energy consumption has increased to a greater extent, and energy extraction around the world has experienced a serious decline. Oil in energy countries has almost been exhausted. You should know this. There are also thermal energy, wind energy, and nuclear energy. The development of energy in the entire world has begun. Going downhill, when the time comes, energy will become more and more precious, and in order to compete for energy, war has become an indispensable means. According to the estimates of the people under my command, when the Little Ice Age comes, the earth’s energy will If it shrinks to less than one-third of its current size within a hundred years, war will inevitably result. Once war comes, with today's human technology, the population of the earth will shrink by more than 30%."
"Within a hundred years... I thought the earth would be exhausted within ten years." Xu Taiping said with a smile.
"Don't think that one hundred years is a long time... In the entire history of mankind, one hundred years is just a blink of an eye. When the Little Ice Age comes, it is possible that your son or grandson will experience the consequences of energy depletion. Impact, maybe you think that our family is so large that the impact will be relatively small, but don’t forget how powerful the Ming Dynasty was hundreds of years ago. From the Little Ice Age to the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, it only took ten or twenty years. Time. Therefore, 30% of the population seen on the earth in the future may be our Zhao family, or they may be your loved ones!" Zhao Tiezhu said seriously.
After hearing Zhao Tiezhu's words, Xu Taiping thought for a moment and then asked, "What next?"
"To survive the Little Ice Age, the easiest way is to reduce energy consumption and develop new energy. Only by working together on these two aspects can we survive the Little Ice Age stably. The whole world is doing something about developing new energy. Energy countries are doing this. Trillions have been invested, but we have only scratched the surface. Why do you think energy countries want to attract investment? Is it because they can no longer afford the high cost of research and development of new energy? But they don’t want to give other countries a discount, so They sent some officials disguised as businessmen everywhere to attract investment. Why did the Energy Congress have rebels? It was because some people did not agree to continue to develop new energy sources, so there were conflicts and eventually rebels emerged." Zhao Tiezhu said.
Hearing Zhao Tiezhu's words, Xu Taiping was shocked. He did not expect that his project in the energy country had such a deep background.
"Developing new energy can only be done by chance. If you are lucky, you may develop a new energy that can replace the current energy. If you are not lucky, you may not be able to develop anything after the Little Ice Age is over. So, we will We started from another aspect. This aspect is to reduce energy consumption. After that, we conducted research, discussion, and finally formulated a plan. The name of this plan is: Human Hibernation Plan." Zhao Tiezhu said.
Human hibernation plan? !
When Xu Taiping heard this name, he felt a breath of excitement coming to his face. This kind of plan that started with human beings sounded very powerful when he heard it.
"What is the human hibernation plan?" Xu Taiping asked.
"When people enter the game, their own state is equivalent to entering hibernation. Therefore, the name of this project is called the Human Hibernation Project. Our plan is to let more than half of the world's population stay in this game for a long time. In this way, we can reduce a lot of energy loss. From the current simulation results of Wang Xiaoer, we can see that if we can implement this plan, we can minimize the impact of the Little Ice Age. This time The Little Ice Age is expected to last more than three hundred years. Perhaps, we can rely on this plan to allow humans to survive the three hundred years of the Little Ice Age safely," said Zhao Tiezhu.
"In other words, the more people indulge in this game, the more energy-saving it will be. Is this what you mean?" Xu Taiping asked.
"Yes!" Zhao Tiezhu nodded.
"Damn it, I never dreamed that being addicted to games could actually save the world!!" Xu Taiping said in shock.
"The world of practitioners is different from other games. Other worlds cannot reduce energy consumption. People in the game will also consume the same energy as usual. However, the world of practitioners directly puts the human body into hibernation through brain wave intervention, thereby reducing energy Consumption." Zhao Tiezhu said.
"Then why did you say I passed the test?!" Xu Taiping asked.
"This game has condensed the efforts of all of us for decades to build a world of practice that transcends the current world. Such a game, after being promoted during the World's Strongest Budokai, has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Once If promoted, the game will inevitably cause an unprecedented sensation, and may even affect the structure of the entire world. Therefore, this game cannot be controlled by any organization or country. It must be played by someone who can be trusted and has great love. Control, and this person has the responsibility and obligation to promote it to the world." Zhao Tiezhu said.
"Great love? Are you talking about me?" Xu Taiping scratched his head and asked.
"Yes, you chose to give up your life to protect your lover at a critical moment. This is enough to prove that you are a person with great love. And you also have the ability to promote this game to the world, so, I I finally chose you, and the task of saving this world will be left to you, my descendants!" Zhao Tiezhu said, raising his hand and patting Xu Taiping on the shoulder, with an expression that said I am proud of you.