Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 583 The Korean professor launches an attack on the spot! Questioning the asteroid defense plan, Boss Hu prepares to slap him in the face!

The room fell silent after Park Ji-yong said this.

Park Ji-yong spoke in British English, and everyone present was wearing simultaneous interpretation headsets.

Of course, most people speak British English quite well, so they can understand it even without simultaneous interpretation.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, a mixture of surprise and disbelief.

Who would have thought that a foreign scientist would stand up so quickly to refute Professor Zhao Ruijing?

Logically speaking, Zhao Ruijing is also very famous.

Although Zhao Ruijing has never worked in the United States, she frequently attends international aerospace technology conferences and is a well-known and highly regarded aerospace expert in the world.

Logically speaking, Park Ji-yong is a guest from afar and a newcomer. Even if he has objections, he shouldn't have started to argue so forcefully right away.

First, it is impolite and lacks manners.

Secondly, Zhao Ruijing's statement only provides a general direction and lacks any conclusions. It is completely unnecessary, illogical, and unreasonable to refute it now.

Of course, if it were any other scientist, it might seem like his behavior was abnormal, but Park Ji-yong is a South Korean scientist, which seems to fit the character somewhat.

As mentioned earlier, both Koreans and Bharat people share a common trait: they are extremely arrogant and conceited.

Sometimes they are so confident that they become blindly confident, and they blurt out their opinions without considering the occasion, the situation, or the atmosphere.

They may not have even carefully considered whether their views are reasonable and objective.

As I said before, this kind of personality is often an advantage. It easily attracts attention and makes others acknowledge that you are a capable person. It can also mislead those who don't understand professional knowledge, making them think that this person is reliable, outspoken, and has strong opinions.

However, there are also many times when this personality trait is an absolute flaw.

For example, in such settings, many people are professional engineers and scientists, and are experts in technology.

Zhao Ruijing, being of a mild temperament, didn't take it to heart and generously asked, "Professor Park, what are your thoughts?"

"Of course I have ideas. I'd like to share my thoughts on your proposal, is that alright?"

Zhao Ruijing raised an eyebrow: "Of course, of course, Professor Park, why don't you come up and talk?"

Park Ji-yong didn't hesitate and went straight up to take the microphone.

Park Ji-yong first looked at the contents of the PPT on the large screen behind him, and then said, "Excuse me for speaking frankly, but I think this so-called asteroid defense system is simply not feasible. It's a complete pipe dream, impossible to realize, and has absolutely no feasibility."

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.

Professor Park Ji-yong is truly a master of making outrageous statements; his opening remarks were absolutely explosive.

Some people whispered and discussed among themselves.

"What's the deal with this Professor Park Ji-yong? We haven't even started discussing this yet, and he's already contradicting us."

"Yeah, that's way too negative. If there's no need for discussion, why did he even come?"

"I think he's here to cause trouble!"

"He doesn't seem to have any good intentions!"

"That's not entirely true. Professor Park Ji-yong is very famous in the United States, so there's no doubt about his abilities."

"If there's no doubt about his ability, then there's a question about his character."

"Let's not jump to conclusions yet. Let's listen to him first. What if he has his own unique insights?"

“That’s true. This Park Ji-yong is a professor from the United States. He’s very knowledgeable and should have some different ideas.”

"I say you guys are praising him way too much. This so-called Professor Park is from South Korea. South Korea doesn't even have its own aerospace industry, so what right does he have to guide us?"

“I’ve read his paper, and to be honest, there’s nothing special about it.”

"But since we invited him here, isn't it to hear his opinion?"

"That's true..."

Xu Yun and Meng Congtao exchanged a glance.

Xu Yun said, "It seems that Professor Park is really up to no good, and he dares to say anything."

Meng Congtao chuckled: "A professor, after all, has high aspirations and speaks very frankly. That's probably how the work environment is in the United States. People just say what they mean without much beating around the bush."

Xu Yun curled her lip: "Those are all excuses. This is just arrogance and looking down on others. It's just a habit and has nothing to do with the work environment."

Meng Congtao was speechless for a moment because he noticed that Xu Yun was a little angry.

If Meng Congtao continues to defend Professor Park Ji-yong, he may anger Xu Yun, and then he will be in deep trouble. No matter how many nice things he says, she will ignore him.

Meng Congtao is a wise man; he wouldn't get involved in this mess.

At this moment, Zhao Ruijing said, "Professor Park, what are your thoughts? You can share them here, and everyone can discuss them."

Park Ji-yong organized his thoughts and said, "Here's what I'm thinking: what do you think is a feasible plan for a man-made spacecraft to collide with an asteroid?"

Zhao Ruijing remained silent, waiting for Park Jiyong to give his answer.

Park Ji-yong said, "I think the feasibility of this plan is almost zero. Any asteroid that poses a threat to Earth is generally very large. Even if it is slightly smaller, that is relative. In fact, it is very large. How big of a spacecraft would we humans need to build to change the orbit of such an asteroid? How much kinetic energy would be required? It is impossible to estimate."

Zhao Ruijing said, "So, Professor Park Ji-yong, what do you mean? Do you have any ready-made solutions? Or even just some ideas, even if they're not fully developed, you can share them."

Park Ji-yong smiled slightly: "There's nothing immature about it. I think it's unrealistic to change the orbit of an asteroid, but we can destroy it!"

Zhao Ruijing was taken aback: "Shatter? Shatter with what?"

Park Ji-yong raised an eyebrow: "Of course, we'll use boxed weapons. As far as I know, China has some boxed weapons, but it might not be enough. Perhaps we can have our northern neighbors do it. They might be more efficient and have more boxed ammunition."

There were indeed some aerospace experts from the Northern Bear Kingdom present.

However, they didn't talk much, appearing somewhat arrogant and aloof, and they didn't seem inclined to respond to Park Ji-yong's words.

The problem is, what Park Ji-yong said doesn't seem very reliable either; it sounds like a clumsy method that relies on brute force.

To be honest, for a renowned aerospace professor to propose such a casual solution is somewhat beneath his dignity.

Of course, this idea of ​​"losing value" is probably only something that people in China would think; people in other countries might not care.

After listening to Park Ji-yong's profound argument, Zhao Ruijing was speechless for a moment, but still politely said, "So, Professor Park, your plan is to destroy the asteroid with a weapon of higher energy, which is more reliable than changing the asteroid's orbit, right?" "Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Professor Zhao has a very strong understanding."

As he spoke, Park Ji-yong pushed up his glasses, looking arrogant and overbearing.

He acted as if he had proposed the most brilliant plan on the entire planet, and that everyone else's proposals were insignificant.

The world doesn't revolve around Professor Park Ji-yong from South Korea.

The host asked, "Professor Park, is there anything else you'd like to share?"

Park Ji-yong coughed lightly: "I have nothing to say. I just frankly gave my suggestion. Whether you like it or not, what I said is the best solution, without exception."

"Understood. Professor Park, please have a seat. We'll let the others share their thoughts."

Park Ji-yong gave the impression that this so-called technical discussion was over and everyone could pack up and go back to their hotels to rest, and that there was no need to sit here and discuss proposals that were completely meaningless.

However, it was clear that no one else would do that, and regardless of Professor Park Ji-yong's thoughts, the proposal had to proceed.

Park Ji-yong didn't say anything more. He stepped off the stage, sat back down, and had an indifferent expression on his face.

Clearly, Park Ji-yong felt that this so-called discussion was meaningless.

Actually, there are some minor misunderstandings involved.

Park Ji-yong was indeed invited, but he didn't know beforehand that this was the topic, nor did he ask, because he was confident that no matter what the aerospace topic was, it would be no challenge for him.

Next, others also shared their thoughts.

Most of the opinions were shared by senior researchers, engineers, and junior engineers, who were not in a position to offer their own opinions at this time.

After all, everyone understands the saying "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down." If you don't speak well, it may lower your boss's evaluation of you, which would be a loss.

What everyone is saying is basically the same thing; they're all trying to figure out how to change the orbit of an asteroid.

To be honest, this plan is indeed not easy to implement.

Park Ji-yong's judgment on this point is correct.

If an asteroid is very small, there is no need for defense. Even if it hits Earth, it will be completely consumed in the atmosphere, leaving only some debris on the ground, which poses no threat.

If it is a relatively large asteroid, then changing its orbit is actually very difficult. A spacecraft of sufficient size would be needed to make any changes to it; otherwise, it would have no effect at all.

Meng Congtao said to Xu Yun, "See? Actually, the big shots don't have any particularly good ideas either. Professor Park Ji-yong's point is valid."

Xu Yun said calmly, "His proposed plan is also immature and lacks feasibility, so it's just as worthless."

"This one……"

Meng Congtao couldn't find any rebuttal. What Park Ji-yong had just said about using nuclear bombs to bomb asteroids was actually even less feasible and completely lacked any technical sophistication. Even a ten-year-old child could come up with such a method; it was just nonsense.

To put it bluntly, Park Ji-yong's proposed solution was indeed unacceptable.

Most people wouldn't say that, as it would make them a laughingstock and a huge joke.

Of course, Park Ji-yong's background is what it is; he's a relatively successful aerospace expert in the United States.

Even if people privately think what he says is absurd, they won't laugh at him on the surface.

Perhaps that's why Park Ji-yong is so unrestrained here, saying and doing whatever he wants.

During this period, South Koreans still had a strong sense of superiority, believing that Chinese people were not as capable or as intelligent as them.

In the following years, South Korea's advantageous industries were gradually overtaken by China. After China completely took them away, South Koreans still looked down on China, but they felt more jealousy and hatred, and their sense of superiority was not as strong.

Meng Congtao suddenly asked, "By the way, do you think that Boss Hu will speak?"

Xu Yun paused for a moment, then said, "Huh? What did he say? It doesn't seem necessary."

"What? Doesn't he know technology? Since he's come all this way, he can't just leave empty-handed. Why isn't he saying anything? Unless he doesn't know anything."

Just then, several young people who had come with Park Ji-yong also stepped forward one after another and began to express their thoughts.

These people are probably Park Ji-yong's assistants or students, and they all seem to have conspired to speak in unison about the asteroid defense system.

Although the statements differ greatly, the overall conclusion is that this plan is neither feasible nor worth discussing. Discussing this issue is a complete waste of time; it would be better to think of other solutions.

Some even say that asteroids don't need any defense at all.

If it's a small piece, the atmosphere will handle it.

If it's a large asteroid, there's no way to stop it, so it's better to let the world be destroyed.

Let nature take its course; the fittest will survive.

Goodness, these people are true social Darwinists; their thinking is rather pessimistic.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, this is quite normal.

Globally, only Chinese people have the mindset of thinking about changing the environment and saving the world.

Most other countries are social Darwinists, who believe that nature is unchangeable and that since disaster is coming, they should just accept it and that any further efforts are futile.

This is why China can make deserts disappear, while other countries simply cannot and will only be slowly swallowed up by deserts.

Just then, one of Park Ji-yong's subordinates, Kim Da-saeng, expressed his opinion and then revealed a faint smile, looking down on people as if to say that these stupid Chinese people were simply unreasonable.

The host said, "Okay, who else would like to share their thoughts? Especially our young engineers or scientists, they don't seem very enthusiastic."

Xu Yun looked around and realized that everyone was indeed too silent, which allowed the young Korean engineers to steal the spotlight.

Xu Yun hesitated for a moment, and was about to stand up when she heard someone in front of her say, "How about I share my thoughts?"

Xu Yun was stunned. The person who had just spoken was actually Boss Lu.

Xu Yun's eyes widened. Was Boss Hu really going to share his thoughts? She really hadn't expected that.

Meng Congtao chuckled: "See? This guy couldn't hold back anymore. He thinks he can do it just because others can. He really wants to make a fool of himself."

Xu Yun coughed lightly: "You can't say that. Maybe he really does have some good ideas."

(End of this chapter)