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 made 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, causing them to 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 better understanding of the universe.
Its disadvantage is that to this day, the most powerful particle collider that human civilization can create still has extremely limited energy that it can impart to particles. 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 will be relatively limited.
The second option is semi-controlled. A group of scientists are trying to build a particle collider that has never been seen before in the history of human civilization. This collider is semi-open, built in gravity-free space, and resembles 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 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 physical process can release energy that far exceeds all the energy released by a star like the sun throughout its entire life.
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 fixed number. But even an ordinary high-energy particle can carry far more energy than the particles accelerated by humans in the particle collider.
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 not controlled. It may be a neutrino, a helium nucleus, a proton, a neutron, or even a lithium nucleus or an iron nucleus, it is possible.
Comparing these two plans, the first plan can be simply understood as having a lower upper limit and not much gain, but it is more stable. The second option has an extremely high upper limit, but is extremely unstable. It is possible to become rich overnight, or it is possible to 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 frowned gradually.
At this moment, based on the human currency, the only legal currency issued by human civilization, the total value of human civilization’s civilized product is approximately 1.7 trillion. However, the two construction plans for building a super particle collider, an important scientific research tool, have budgets of 52 billion and 48 billion human coins respectively.
Building one is barely okay. If the two are built together, the human civilization government cannot squeeze out so much money. If you want to force it, you can only misappropriate resources from other fields.
For the government of human civilization, currency is a resource. To misappropriate money is to misappropriate 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 do our best. These two particle colliders must be built! Build them at the same time!"
He called his secretary and once again summoned the leaders of civilization and held a meeting.
The theme of this meeting is very simple. It's just that Zhao Changxing wants to issue a new order. But it was this order that made everyone hesitate.
The leaders are preoccupied and look heavy.
"There are too many projects that need to be built. We can't afford to delay any of them, and 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 plans to have children 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 population of civilization 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 mandatory! "
Zhao Changxing's words were resounding. But every participant understands that once this order is promulgated, it will cause a huge uproar within civilization.
Voluntary and compulsory are, after all, different. 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 knew this clearly. But he prefers to look at the issue from a longer-term perspective. At the same time, he was also prepared to bear any 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 vote 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 civilization leaders.
Sociological simulation cannot be too accurate, and it is impossible to predict everything accurately. At most, 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, without any hesitation in his heart.
A civilized leader whispered: "Leader, I suggest that all government departments enter a state of emergency. It would be best to mobilize the Space Marines to move into major space cities."
This way, everything is foolproof.
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 defend our people as we defend our enemies. 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 only shows that we, the people, have not done a good enough job..."
Zhao Changxing's words were serious.
"Just do it, I'll bear all the consequences."
"yes."
In the afternoon, an explosive piece of 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. The time has not yet reached eight o'clock, and almost all the people who are free are waiting in front of various film and television media.
Arrive promptly at eight o'clock in the evening. 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 opportunity for development..."
Zhao Changxing looked heavy 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 is the government of human civilization. All civilized leaders are present, each looking serious.
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 disagreed. However, early the next morning, long queues formed at the numerous sperm and egg donation windows in major space cities.
