Did the world end today?

Chapter 124 The Waterfall That Tears the World Apart
Lin Xu received the message from the Dehaling ground station immediately, even faster than other closely related departments.
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Of course, it's impossible not to be happy.

After all, he had just put forward the view that "the realization of quantum communication is unrelated to technological progress" at the conference, and in less than two hours, this view was directly verified.

Lin Xu even suspected that he might have traveled to higher dimensions too many times and awakened some kind of ability to make his words come true.

But upon closer reflection, I feel that this development is the most reasonable.

Strictly speaking, is the world twenty years in the future in the bracelet different from the present world?
If they can achieve quantum communication, why can't they achieve it in their own world?
Therefore, Lin Xu returned to the conference room completely calm.

But Wang Yifan, sitting opposite him, was completely dumbfounded.

He opened his mouth several times, as if he wanted to say something.

But in the end, he couldn't utter a single word, only saying one sentence:
"The world has changed."

Lin Xu nodded slowly.

"Yes, the world has really changed."

"It is very likely that more changes will be discovered in your future work on fundamental physics."

"I don't know whether these changes are beneficial or harmful to us."

"But at least from the perspective of the loss of randomness in quantum action at a distance, it seems to be advantageous?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yifan slowly exhaled.

"maybe."

"First of all, the loss of randomness does not mean that we can control the probability or the observation results of entangled particle pairs."

"It is merely spontaneously exhibiting a more explicit law of action, but we are actually still far from truly utilizing this law."

"Based on our current discoveries, it may take several more years before quantum computers and quantum communication technologies emerge."

"However, the ripple effects of such probability-locked events may even pose a huge obstacle to our research work in the next few years."

"but."

Wang Yifan paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"However, physics is inherently an 'empirical' discipline, and much of the knowledge we possess is merely a summary of experience."

"In that case, when new patterns begin to emerge, we cannot resist them; we can only accept and adapt to them."

"Thank goodness you were here."

"Otherwise, upon witnessing this phenomenon, our entire physics community might be plunged into an abyss of panic."

After Wang Yifan finished speaking, Lin Xu waved his hand and replied:
"I simply gave an early warning."

"But then again, how exactly did this disruption of randomness come about?"

"uncertain."

Wang Yifan shook his head, then replied with a slightly teasing tone:

"Mr. Lin, it's a bit too much to ask me this question now."

"You're the source of the information. How could I possibly know things that you don't even know?"

"However, I suspect that this matter is strongly related to your ability to see 'another world'."

"After all, both of these issues ultimately lead back to the same conclusion."

That is, information entropy overload.

"Where does this excess information entropy come from, and how is it contained?"

"It is clear that we cannot find the answer from our own world; there is only one possible explanation now."

"High-dimensional channel".

indeed.

Lin Xu nodded thoughtfully.

If humans can indeed transmit information through action at a distance using entangled quantum pairs, then all the information transmitted is essentially passive information.

And one's own wristband is also a carrier for transmitting passive information.

Is it possible that the bracelet itself is a quantum communication device that utilizes a high-dimensional channel?
You know what, it's actually quite possible.
The two men's discussion gave Lin Xu some inspiration, but ultimately, there were not many definite conclusions.

All we can do now is take it one step at a time.

But that's okay. As long as you take the first step, you'll eventually reach your goal.

After seeing Wang Yifan off, Lin Xu stayed in his office until 6 p.m.

He had finished dealing with a series of "trivial" but important matters and was about to leave when Bai Mo suddenly knocked on the door and came in.

"what happened?"

Lin Xu asked, somewhat surprised.

At this time, Bai Mo should be at the launch site debugging the flight control program.

"Mr. Lin, I'd like to have a talk with you."

Bai Mo spoke up:
"I have already spoken with the comrades in the working group."

"sure."

Lin Xu led Bai Mo to sit down on the sofa, then asked:
"Is there a special situation?"

Bai Mo frowned. She took a deep breath and tried to speak several times, but ultimately shook her head.

"Actually, nothing special happened."

"But... I've felt something's wrong with me lately."

“I don’t know which way to go—everyone in the team is telling me that I’m important.”

"But the question is, am I really the one who matters?"

"Or is it me from another world?"

"So what should I do in this world?"

"I don't seem to have any special function; in some ways, I'm even a burden."

"and many more."

Lin Xu's expression suddenly changed.

He realized that he had overlooked a rather important issue.

Bai Mo had this feeling because the world inside the bracelet was constantly changing.

The changes in that world are not directly related to her here.

Every change in the world leaves her behind, and in the end, the distance between her and "herself" grows ever wider. This is inevitable.

However, this is also a serious warning.

Because it's not just her who would do this, it's not just so-called high-dimensional experiencers who would do this.

Everyone is the same!

What happens when the benefits of passive information far exceed the normal rate of development of the world?
Many people will be left behind.

Workers, farmers, teachers, and researchers.
The rapid iteration of information has exceeded the limits of their knowledge update speed, and a considerable number of them will be left off the rolling chariot.

The tanks will get faster and faster, and they will be left further and further behind.

The final result was... a split!

A massive split!
Society as a whole, the world as a whole, will be torn in two!

Information is like a giant waterfall. Those at the top of the waterfall are the masters of information, while those at the bottom are the marginalized who cannot access it.

They constantly endure the immense pain brought on by the information overload, yet they have no chance to stand at the top of the waterfall and take a look.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu felt a chill run down his spine.

Lin Xu suddenly had a feeling.

The "rebellion" I see in the world of bracelets may not actually be a rebellion at all.

Because no rebellion has ever reached such a large scale or penetrated so deeply.

Please, the scale of the rebellion on Suzaku-1 alone has already caused the destruction of the entire spaceship.

The red flashes on Earth foreshadowed an apocalyptic catastrophe!
Even the so-called "Western Alliance" couldn't possibly do that!
Starship Age
Was that really the Starship Age?
No, that should be called the Age of Division!

Lin Xu's fingers were trembling slightly.

He foresaw a horrific ending.

If the world inside the bracelet is like this, then the passive information they receive is only a small amount of information from Jiang Xingye and pollen.

What about yourself?

What will happen when this butterfly descends into the real world and transmits information at an extremely high speed and density?
Human nature is an absolutely indispensable part of the development of the world!
He stared intently at Bai Mo, exhaled heavily, and then solemnly said:
"Thank you."

"You probably don't realize how important the words you said to me today are."

"But I can tell you definitively that your words may very well have saved our world."

"I need your help with something."

"How about I do a part-time job?"

"part time?"

Bai Mo's eyes lit up.

What kind of part-time job?

Lin Xu did not answer immediately, but instead used the simplest language to explain to her the consequences of the information waterfall, from tearing apart, rebellion, and destruction.

Bai Mo was dumbfounded.

She sat there, slightly at a loss.

But Lin Xu could clearly see that the fire in her eyes, which was about to go out, was being reignited.

And it was burning fiercely.

What exactly do I need to do?

"I need you to communicate closely with the coordination team."

Lin Xu answered:

"I need you, I need you all to develop a plan to break down information barriers and reduce the 'waterfall effect' of information asymmetry."

"A waterfall can exist, but it must never be large enough to tear the world apart."

"Note that I am referring to information barriers, not simply social barriers."

“You can’t just think that getting everyone involved in the work breaks down the barriers—you know you’re involved, but those barriers are making you feel really uneasy, right?”

"Correct!"

Bai Mo nodded emphatically, and then said:

"I completely understand what you mean."

"That's good."

Lin Xu breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Therefore, this is a grand plan."

"I'll name the project for you first."

"countercurrent."

"The Countercurrent Project".

Bai Mo suddenly stood up.

She looked at Lin Xu and replied:
"give it to me!"

At 6:30 p.m., Lin Xu left the office.

He had a simple dinner with Jiang Xingye, then returned to his residence, took a shower, ate according to the nutritionist and health doctor's instructions, and did some light exercise for an hour.

Then, at 9 p.m., he went back to bed.

At this moment, the number displayed on the bracelet is "3".

He has at least two chances, provided that he must reserve one chance in case of an emergency.

Lin Xu gently touched the bracelet.

Consciousness was drained, and then I slowly fell.

The moment he opened his eyes, he spoke directly:
"Zhiyun".

"Contact Captain Shen Li."

"I have an important matter to report."

"Regarding the situation of the rebellion!"

(End of this chapter)