At this moment, a report was placed in front of Zhao Changxing.
The content of this report is a request for instructions on the construction of a new generation super particle collider.
Zhao Changxing knew that during this period of time, physicists were divided into two distinct groups regarding the construction plan of this new generation of particle collider, and they started a long debate about this. To this day, the final decision has not been made.
construction plan.
This even seriously delayed the construction schedule.
Now, Zhao Changxing must make a decision and cannot delay it any longer.
Among the two plans, the first one is manufactured according to the conventional type. That is, through electromagnetic acceleration technology, two beams of particles are artificially controlled and accelerated inside an extremely high vacuum accelerator, so that they collide in a controlled manner.
The key point of this plan is that the entire process of particle generation, acceleration, and observation is under control.
This solution certainly has its advantages. That is, it is stable enough to conduct numerous particle collision experiments stably, which will inevitably mean that more secrets of the microscopic world are discovered, which will extremely powerfully promote the development of basic science and promote people's understanding of this
There is more to know about the universe.
Its disadvantage is that to this day, the most powerful particle collider that human civilization can build, the energy it can impart to particles is still extremely limited. This means that the energy level of the collision will not be too high, and accordingly
, the exploration of the mysteries of the microscopic world is also relatively limited.
The second option is semi-controlled. Some scientists are trying to build a particle collider that has never appeared in the history of human civilization. This collider is semi-open and is built in a gravity-free environment.
In space, it looks like a long cylinder. One end of the cylinder is closed and the other end is open, facing the universe.
If you are lucky enough, a beam of high-energy cosmic rays may rush directly into the cylinder at an angle just parallel to it, and collide with controlled particles emitted from the bottom of the cylinder.
There are many violent physical processes in the universe that can produce extremely high-energy particles or radiation. For example, neutron star collisions, supernova explosions, etc. This kind of physical process can release energy that far exceeds that of stars like the sun. Throughout life,
All the energy released during the process.
How high will the energy of the radiation and particles released by such a violent physical process be?
The relevant energy level upper limit has been refreshed by new records, and there is currently no definite number. But even an ordinary high-energy particle can carry energy far beyond what humans can accelerate in a particle collider.
The energy of the particle.
Extremely high energy levels, once they collide, mean there is an opportunity to discover more mysteries of the microscopic world.
This is the advantage of this solution.
But it also has shortcomings. That is, it is too unstable. Because the generation and path of high-energy particles in the universe are completely uncontrolled. At the same time, the type of particles is also uncontrolled. It may be a neutrino, it may be a
The helium nucleus may be a proton, a neutron, or even a lithium nucleus or an iron nucleus.
Comparing these two plans, the first plan can be simply understood as having a low upper limit and not much gain, but it is better than stability. The second plan has an extremely high upper limit, but is extremely unstable. It is possible overnight
You can get rich suddenly, but you can also lose everything.
Faced with what is arguably the most important scientific research tool in basic physics, scientists have so far been unable to reach a consensus on how to build it.
Even Zhao Changxing was in trouble.
"It's really hard to choose... It would be great if they could be built together."
Zhao Changxing sighed and gradually frowned.
At this moment, based on the Human Coin, the only legal currency issued by human civilization, the total value of human civilization is approximately 1.7 trillion. However, to build a super particle collider, an important scientific research tool, the budgets of the two construction plans are respectively
for 52 billion and 48 billion human coins.
Building one is barely okay. Building two together, the human civilization government really can't squeeze out that much money. If you want to build them by force, you can only misappropriate resources from other areas.
For the government of human civilization, currency is a resource. Misappropriating currency is misappropriating resources. Among resources, human resources are the most precious and scarce.
There is no way, the population of human civilization is too small at the moment.
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Changxing's expression gradually became determined.
"In matters of basic science, we must try our best. These two particle colliders must be built! Simultaneously!"
He called his secretary, summoned the civilized leaders again, and held a meeting.
The theme of this meeting was very simple. It was just that Zhao Changxing wanted to issue a new order. But it was this order that made everyone hesitate.
Leaders are worried and look heavy.
"There are too many projects that need to be built. We can't afford to delay any of them. Each of them is related to the future destiny of our civilization. But the government doesn't have that much money. What should we do if we don't have money? Then don't build it?"
Zhao Changxing's voice was full of determination.
"Where does money come from? From every member of human civilization. Only people can create wealth. The more people, the more money! We must increase the population at all costs!"
"Previously, we encouraged men and women of appropriate age who have no family plans to donate their own sperm and eggs. But I think we all thought wrong before." Zhao Changxing said slowly: "The development of civilization, the life and death of civilization, things
It is about the fate of every member! It is everyone's obligation to contribute to civilization! Now, doing everything possible to increase the number of civilized people is fulfilling the obligation to contribute to civilization!
Donating one's own sperm and eggs cannot be done voluntarily. It's time to make it compulsory!"
Zhao Changxing's words were resounding. But every participant knew that once this order was promulgated, it would cause a huge uproar within the civilization.
After all, there is a difference between voluntary and compulsory. In particular, this matter involves some areas where there are almost no correct and standard answers, and it involves some areas of moral ethics that are considered taboo.
Zhao Changxing also knows this clearly. But he is more willing to look at this issue from a longer-term perspective. At the same time, he is also ready to bear all the backlash.
He knows that this is his responsibility and even more his obligation.
Under Zhao Changxing's gaze, each civilized leader raised his hand.
The voting result was nine to two. Zhao Changxing's motion was passed.
"go a head."
After that, a series of sociological simulation data about the possible consequences of this order were placed in front of the civilized leaders.
Sociological simulation cannot be too accurate, and it is impossible to predict everything accurately. At best, it can only make certain predictions from the overall level and the macro level.
At this moment, the prediction placed in front of civilized leaders is quite pessimistic.
The model shows that the possible reactions to this order, arranged from low to high in intensity, include public opinion explosion, reduction in social efficiency, demonstrations, shocks, chaos, etc.
"This order must be implemented."
Zhao Changxing was not intimidated by these possible consequences. His expression remained resolute and calm, and there was no hesitation in his heart.
A civilized leader whispered: "Leader, I suggest that all government departments enter a state of emergency, and it is best to mobilize the Space Marines to move into major space cities."
This way, nothing goes wrong.
Zhao Changxing looked calm and just shook his head gently.
"We must believe in our people. Never think that because you are in a high position, you have more wisdom than ordinary people. I believe that our people can see the priorities clearly and understand the great significance of this order, so as to make the right decision."
choose.
We do not need to guard against the people as we guard against the enemy. We and the people are inherently one, because we ourselves are members of the people. If the people cannot understand this order and show resistance, it can only show that we, the people
, the work done is not good enough..."
Zhao Changxing's words were serious.
"Just do it, I will bear all the consequences."
"yes."
In the afternoon, an explosive news came out.
The leader will start a public speech at 8pm to announce a major decision!
This incident immediately attracted the attention of almost everyone. Before it reached eight o'clock, almost all the people who had free time were waiting in front of various film and television media.
Arrive at eight o'clock in the evening on time. Zhao Changxing's figure appeared on various film and television media on time.
"Compatriots, today, I want to announce a decision. As we all know, this universe is neither peaceful nor safe. We must seize any development opportunity..."
Zhao Changxing looked grave and said slowly: "So, after the approval of all civilization leaders, the human government has decided that starting from 0 o'clock tomorrow, civilization will officially begin to implement the decision of compulsory sperm and egg donation for men and women of appropriate age who have no plans to have children.
.This is of extremely important strategic significance for increasing the population of our civilization, and it is related to the destiny of each of us..."
This speech lasted about half an hour in total.
If this order will cause any confusion or waves, then tonight is the most appropriate time.
At this moment, Space City No. 1, the government of human civilization, and all the leaders of civilization are present, each with a serious look on their face.
People were anxiously waiting for something, but Zhao Changxing still looked calm.
Time slipped away quietly, and the night passed in the blink of an eye.
It was a peaceful night, nothing of note happened.
Not even the lowest intensity outburst of public opinion occurred.
This incident has indeed triggered a lot of discussion among people and has become the hottest topic at present. But not many people hold objections. And, on the next morning, there are many sperm and egg donation windows in major space cities.