God's imitator

Chapter 27 Quantifying the Value of Life
Wang Yongxin nodded: "That's right, that's the sentence!"

"This actually hints to us that the goal of this game is not 'judgment' but 'allocation,' which is to allocate visa time to us collectively according to certain game rules."

Qin Yao was a little confused: "Weren't the visa processing times already allocated a long time ago? We each have about a month."

Wang Yongxin shook his head slightly: "It is obvious that in the rules of the new world, the visa time we initially obtained was not 'allocated' but a very basic thing."

"The so-called 'distribution' can only be done after the money is earned through the game."

"According to the rules of the new world, not everyone is qualified to live here indefinitely, so there is the Hall of Arrivals, the 'cleaning and judgment institution'."

"But in terms of trials, they can only judge a person's specific crimes."

"The game 'Blood Poker' is open to everyone; there is no specific crime that everyone has committed."

"Some people analyze this game to punish the sin of greed, but this is a path dependency and completely wrong."

Jiang He lowered her head again; she had been struck again.

That's exactly what she thought at the time.

Lu Xinyi made a similar analysis, which greatly increased Jiang He's goodwill towards her. But now that I think about it, Lu Xinyi was simply playing favorites, and probably didn't really agree with this assessment.

Wang Yongxin continued, "In general, this game is essentially a selection process."

"If you analyze it carefully, you will find that there are two completely different ways to solve the problem in this game, and there are also many traps hidden in it."

"When you have the right approach, the more traps you spot, the longer you can get a visa."

"This is the significance of 'screening'."

Ding Wenqiang clearly disagreed with this view: "Even if it is a screening, what has been screened out?"
"Does the rule of the arcade mean that gamblers are the ones most qualified to survive in the new world?"

Wang Yongxin was speechless. It was clear that his differences with Ding Wenqiang had reached a certain level. It wasn't just a personal grudge; it was more a difference in their ideologies.

In Ding Wenqiang's view, diligence and kindness are undoubtedly virtues, so in the new world, these aspects should naturally be considered when selecting and allocating visa time.

However, the selection process for the brothel was actually conducted through gambling.

Those who don't gamble gain nothing, while those who gamble excessively reap all the rewards.

This is clearly contrary to his simple concept of good and evil, so he naturally cannot accept the explanation that "this is a selection process".

However, Wang Yongxin wasn't angry. He was in a good mood, so he was willing to explain a few more points.

"This game is not for gamblers, nor is it based on luck."

"Actually, upon closer reflection, many aspects of this game have special meanings."

Wang Yongxin walked up to the big screen and pointed to the rules and regulations on it.

"It's clearly stated here that the 'Chip Exchange Area' and the 'Multiplayer Game Area' have very different styles in terms of scene layout."

"The 'chip exchange area' consists of small cubicles, a cramped, oppressive, and dimly lit environment, with iron chairs equipped with restraint mechanisms and a chilling blood-drawing device, creating a very dangerous atmosphere."

"Rapid blood draws and the lack of oxygen in a confined space can make people feel dizzy and further exacerbate this sense of crisis."

"Therefore, most people will choose to have only 200ml of blood drawn as a self-preservation instinct, and leave here as quickly as possible."

"On the other hand, the 'multiplayer game area' is spacious and bright, giving people a strong sense of security. Not only that, you can also meet three other teammates here."

"In this situation, the four people will naturally stick together. This sense of security will make them addicted to the environment of sticking together and not want to leave."

"Even if some people want to leave, they will be dissuaded by the other three."

"Because the departure of one person will, in turn, affect the interests of three other people: this is not only about winning or losing at the gambling table, but also about the deprivation of a sense of security."

"Logically speaking, quite a few players should have returned to the cubicles and chip exchange machines out of curiosity to gamble against each other. But in hindsight, very few players did so."

"This is the result of multiple factors, including the environment, sense of security, and constraints from other teammates."

"In multiplayer games, encountering players from the same community can give you a stronger sense of security, but this sense of security is also a huge temptation."

"It can interfere with your rational judgment to some extent, that is, your ability to weigh risks and rewards."

"Not only that, after coming out of the cubicle, everyone had nearly 2 yuan worth of chips in their hands. Converted into visa processing time, that's about two weeks."

"This is a huge temptation for everyone who is only allowed one month of visa time by default."

"Many people's first reaction would be to minimize their losses and preserve their 2 chips. And they 'just happen' to discover that they can safely exit by partnering with another community and taking turns being the dealer."

"They felt like they had found a loophole and the optimal solution to the game, so they spent the next period of time putting it into practice."

Once the plan was successfully executed, they were so caught up in the joy of "finishing the game ahead of schedule" and "being completely safe" that they gave up on further thought.

"These types of players are like those who follow the rules in society, choosing a lifestyle that conforms to the mainstream and is unwilling to take risks. Naturally, they can only get the lowest returns in this game."

Many of the players who were shot felt somewhat ashamed.

That's exactly what they thought. They believed they had completely cracked the game, but after leaving, they discovered that they had the lowest amount of chips.

"but--"

Wang Yongxin then changed the subject: "I don't think this choice is wrong, because there are always some people who are extremely risk-averse."

"Although the death rate in this game is low, it is not zero. It is possible that some players will get so carried away that they will bleed themselves to death."

"It's always better to come back alive than to die in the game."

"But if you think about this one level further, you can think about the next level:"
"Just like Cai Zhiyuan's group: since there is such a sure way to win, why not draw more blood?"
"Based on the conversion rate, 100ml of blood can be exchanged for 10000 minutes of visa time, which is an incredibly cost-effective deal."

"If you can think of this, that's great. Because it means you've broken the mindset that 'life is priceless' and are willing to calculate the value of life."

Jiang He still didn't understand: "But life is priceless, isn't that naturally true?"

Wang Yongxin chuckled and looked at Lin Sizhi: "Attorney Lin, why don't you explain this issue? I think your profession should be the most convincing."

Lin Sizhi was mentioned unexpectedly.

However, it would indeed be more appropriate for him to answer this question.

"No matter how much we emphasize that 'life is priceless,' we cannot deny the reality that, under certain circumstances, life can and must be priced."

"This statement sounds inhumane and politically incorrect, but it is a fact that has been happening in our real lives."

"For example, the determination of death compensation is generally based on the per capita disposable income of urban residents or the per capita net income of rural residents in the area where the court is located in the previous year, calculated over a period of twenty years."

"For those under 60 years of age, the calculation is 20 years; for those over 60 years of age, the calculation is reduced by one year for each additional year of age; for those over 75 years of age, the calculation is five years."

"As for the specific numbers, they fluctuate between 500,000 and 1 million."

"Therefore, from a moral standpoint, life is certainly priceless. But from a social reality perspective, the pricing of life is inevitable."

"Aside from heinous crimes like premeditated murder, most workplace accidents, traffic accidents, or medical malpractice incidents in our society result in compensation for the death of the victim. This is probably what society considers the value of life."

Wang Yongxin nodded: "That's right! So I think this is exactly the concept that 'The Gallery' is trying to instill in us."

"To survive in the arcade, we must abandon the mindset that 'life is priceless' and learn to quantify the value of our own lives."

(End of this chapter)