Chapter 11 Chapter 10: Wrongs That the World Has Nowhere to Sue

I didn't finish my sentence, but just continued to make a gesture, because everyone can understand what it means——Later, sure enough, when the four people were found, all four of them lost their minds. Tao Qiquan's expression was pale. He pointed to the Chen brothers. It seemed that he still suspected that the Chen brothers were playing tricks. I shook my head, saying that everything had nothing to do with Chen. Tao Qiquan's expression was terrified and angry at the same time—several important officials under him became wooden figures, which was naturally a very heavy blow to him.

Moreover, the nature of the strange thing is extremely terrifying——the elevator malfunctioned and killed two search dogs. This situation is understandable, but how can a person lose his mind in the elevator?What kind of power does the elevator exert to make people lose their minds? If the elevator had this kind of power, then it would no longer be an elevator, but an indescribable, terrifying, unknown machine that would become a monster that devours the mind. Human mind comes from the human brain, has the elevator become a monster that devours the human brain? It's chilling to think about this possibility.

I think that I must not be the only one who thought of this at the time, because everyone turned pale and couldn't make a sound. Obviously, everyone thought of this terrible speculation. Moreover, the degree of horror is not limited to this - if the ability of the elevator comes from a computer, it will be even more terrifying. The computer has already controlled human life. If, as Cheng Jinrun said, the computer is invaded by a computer virus, And become deformed, then the whole human beings have no choice but to become deformed along with the computer, because human beings are accustomed to trusting the computer, relying on the computer, using the computer, and have fallen into a situation where they cannot extricate themselves.

To give a simple example, does the bank process based on computer data or your memory? You have suffered losses and been wronged, but where can you go to complain?In a lawsuit, what will the court base its judgment on?Complain to people, others believe that the computer is still your memory—this is a grievance that has nowhere to appeal. Perhaps only the gods in the sky can help you to redress your grievances, but gods are very difficult to contact after all. As early as many years ago, the water affairs department of Hong Kong, an oriental metropolis, announced the restriction of water supply throughout the city because the computer showed that the water storage was insufficient. There is plenty of water and there is no shortage of water.

But what data to act on?Computer data, of course.Because human beings have established a deep-rooted concept since they started using computers, computers can't make mistakes.Although computers have a history of making mistakes many times—the US Department of Defense computer once issued a false alarm of an incoming enemy rocket and corrected it ten seconds later—what if the correction time was extended to thirty seconds?I'm afraid another world war has already broken out. Computers are not so reliable. There are many examples out there, but human's trust in computers continues unabated. This situation is really inconceivable.Why are humans so confused?

When we read history, we can often see that the supreme ruler does not distinguish between loyal and evil, and often favors treacherous ministers, which results in harming the country and the people—how could the emperor be so confused?Is it because I was at the time and didn't know it at all, and it has to become history so that people can see it clearly? And when it becomes history, most of them will end in tragedy. What kind of tragic situation will human beings fall into if they trust computers without limit? My thoughts were fluctuating, and I couldn't get rid of that feeling of fear more and more, and my palms were sweating involuntarily.

The two Chens were the first to speak, and they asked, "Cheng... Where is the deputy director? Invite him to come." It was only then that I realized that Cheng Jinrun was not there. He should be there. Why didn't he come out when we all left just now? At this time, the beauty of the beautiful day also paled, one left and one right, leaning close to me, like this can be safer, I smiled bitterly in my heart, knowing that it is a disaster for all mankind, no matter how powerful I am, I am afraid there is nothing I can do. The two Chens said again: "The... operation of the computer... If it is normal, then... such a terrible thing should not happen."

Tao Qiquan also came to his senses. He winked at me and lowered his voice: "Nine people have become wooden figures, Wesley, what kind of witchcraft is this?" I shook my head slowly: "This is not witchcraft." I'm not surprised that Tao Qiquan brought up the term "witchcraft", because I know a little bit that a deformed baby girl he adopted in the early years grew up to become a super witch, and this super witch has recently suffered from a disease called "witchcraft". The backlash of the witchcraft of the "Blood Nightmare Method" caused her to lose all sanity and become a living wooden figure. The super witch's close friend, Dr. Yuan Zhenxia, ​​is having a lot of headaches.

Despite what is going on, I still think that nine people (it should be twelve, and three are the staff and management directors of the Twin Towers, Tao Qiquan does not count them) were taken away in the elevator Sanity, the elevator is at fault, the computer is at fault, and has nothing to do with witchcraft. I thought so at the time, and it wasn't until later that I realized that my thinking was wrong, because no one knew that the scope of witchcraft could be expanded to such a degree. What will develop in the future will naturally be explained in the future, so I won’t repeat it here.

Tao Qiquan ignored my reaction, and said to himself: "If I had come first...to get into this elevator──" The two Chens had been receiving Tao Qiquan's indifference. At this time, they sneered: "Then you will climb out of the elevator and lie at the bottom of the elevator shaft like an idiot." Originally, Tao Qiquan would never argue with the two Chens, but at this moment, something strange happened, which made his mood not very normal, and he glared at the two Chens: "Be more careful when you take the elevator, this elevator became a monster." The two Chen immediately sneered: "The elevator in the Dow Building is the same, and some people have become idiots there."

Tao Qiquan couldn't help but shuddered, and the two Chens did the same, their faces were extremely ugly. Of course, they all thought of the same question: in the future, should they still take the elevator? After all, Liangchen Meijing was young. At this time, they proposed: "Or...more people enter the elevator, the elevator is full of people, even if someone wants to climb out of the...top of the elevator, they can't move." At this moment, the Chen brothers took a deep breath. I noticed the two of them and shook hands tightly—usually, this kind of body language means that they have made a firm decision on a certain matter. . At the same time, I also noticed the undulating movements of the Chen brothers when I saw the beauty of Liangchen, and they themselves had similar movements. The situation at that time was very chaotic, and I couldn't think about what the four of them had decided. Only later did I realize that it was a brilliant idea. After Tao Qiquan listened to Liangchen Meijing's proposal, he nodded very seriously: "It can be considered! It can be considered!" Because in fact, it is absolutely impossible to stop using the elevators in all buildings.It is impossible to stop using the elevator knowing that terrible accidents will happen when people are in the elevator. It's human psychology to avoid using something unless something terrible is bound to happen.The most obvious example out there is the car.Within the scope of human activities, there are countless people who are killed and injured by cars every day, but no one would think that cars will never be used again. People call the death and disability caused by cars "accidents". Since there can be car accidents, airplane accidents, and many, many accidents, why can't there be an elevator accident? With a feeling of helplessness, I expressed this opinion.Everyone was silent, obviously there was no other way to think of it but to accept it.So far, the most terrifying "elevator accident" is that people will turn into wooden people. Compared with car accidents, it seems to be much better. Maybe over time, humans will get used to it and no longer be afraid. At this moment, the staff member who had just been ordered to invite Cheng Jinrun came back in a hurry and reported to the two Chens: "Deputy Director Cheng can't be found, and no one knows where he is." Liang Chen frowned, and my heart moved. I remembered that this person had made some movements, which were quite incomprehensible—he once was in front of the computer console, when he saw no one in the special elevator, he was frightened for a moment, but he immediately pretended to be He looked nonchalant, as if he was trying to cover up something. We once thought that the director of management was very problematic. He is the deputy director. Isn't he also involved? I was thinking about it, and Chen Chen was shocked: "He... did he also reach the bottom of the elevator shaft?" At this time, Tao Qiquan was constantly urging me to leave with him and go to the hospital to see the victims. Seeing how anxious he was, although I knew it would be useless to go, I had no choice but to go. He said: "Look at the bottom of all the elevator shafts, if he is not at the bottom of the elevator shaft—" Cheng Jinrun was not at the bottom of the elevator trough, and I couldn't tell what the next move would be, so I could only say: "Get all his information ready, I will be useful." The two Chen agreed, and I looked at Tao Qiquan: "Go by helicopter?" Tao Qiquan was stunned for a while, because this sentence, which was so commonplace on weekdays, had become a challenge at this moment. Two helicopters came from the Dow Group, one carrying three important officials, who had turned into terrifying wooden figures—the process took place in one of the two special elevators. If Tao Qiquan wanted to leave by helicopter, he could not take the stairs to the 60th floor. He also had to take the elevator, that is to say, he had to risk turning into a wooden man: this was a challenge to his courage. While he was hesitating, the two Chen looked at him coldly, and he immediately made a decision: "Of course take the helicopter." He waved his hand vigorously, and pointed to the special elevator, moreover, he pointed to the one that the three VIPs took just now. His extremely tall bodyguard stepped into the elevator first, and Tao Qiquan and I followed. I looked at Liangchen and Liangchen Jingjing, they both shook their heads, expressing that they didn't want to get in the elevator.At this time, the elevator doors had been closed and began to ascend. That bodyguard, I don't know what he is thinking, because this giant has no expression at all, his face is like carved out of stone, and even his eyes never show any emotion. However, I believe that Tao Qiquan's thoughts at this time are the same as mine: they all feel weird and inexplicable. Taking an elevator is a daily routine for people in a modern city, and it is nothing short of ordinary.But at this time, when the elevator was going up, Tao Qiquan and I couldn't help but look up at the small door on the top of the elevator, feeling inexplicable panic in our hearts. It has been proved that all the victims exited the elevator through this small window, because the management director had seen such actions through the surveillance system.As for how he got to the bottom of the trough after leaving the elevator, it is still incomprehensible, because several important officials of the Dow Group are by no means agile people. And the weirdest thing is: what is the force that makes the victim have this weird behavior?In Tao Qiquan's words: What kind of witchcraft is that? The more the elevator went up, the more my heart beat. This situation is very uncomfortable. I really want to find something to say to reconcile it, but there is really nothing to talk about with a big chaebol like Tao Qiquan, so I can only look at the top of the elevator—anyway, things It was already weird enough, if the small window suddenly opened and an invisible rope hung down, trapping the three of us and pulling us out, I wouldn't feel any more weird. The elevator's ascent speed is actually normal, but it feels surprisingly slow. After I took three deep breaths, it was Tao Qiquan who spoke first: "These weird things... look at it, it's all... what Playing tricks?" Without thinking at all, I replied, "Computer." Tao Qiquan was silent for a while: "The computer...why do you have those weird behaviors?" I sighed: "Before you came, a computer expert explained that all kinds of computer viruses can't stop invading, causing the computer to become distorted——even this kind of explanation is just a hypothesis, the real situation How, it is completely impossible to know. It is only certain that after the computer is distorted, not only will it be out of control, but it will also become a monster with great powers." Tao Qiquan was even more astonished: "To what extent will the supernatural power of this... monster be?" I just wanted to vent my fear of this kind of distortion, so even if Tao Qiquan didn't ask me, I would have to continue talking—however, the situation is really ridiculous, because I don't know what to say. So I start with "don't know".I said: "I don't know. I think it depends on the scope of the computer's control. For example, if it only manages the building, it can do whatever it wants within the scope of the building through various devices controlled by it. The two statements said However, it can easily destroy a building." Tao Qiquan opened his mouth wide. Just after I finished these few words, the special elevator had reached the top floor. After a short pause, the door of the elevator opened. Tao Qiquan rushed out impatiently—— I was very touched that he didn't rush out alone, but pulled me and rushed out together. After getting out of the elevator, he let out a breath first, then held my arm extremely tightly, his face turned pale, and he stopped talking. I hurriedly said, "What do you want to say?" He pointed upwards, and I understood what he meant, and waited until we got on the helicopter. I wanted to make the atmosphere more relaxed, and said jokingly: "On the helicopter, at least it is not within the range of computer threats." Tao Qiquan stared at me with wide-eyed eyes, and slowly shook his head: "Wesley, I never expected you to say such uncommon sense words! Now even some decent cameras have microcomputer devices. How can you say that the equipment is so advanced? A perfect helicopter, will it not be within the scope of computer threats?" I couldn't help feeling a chill, of course, what Tao Qiquan said was right.I had no choice but to say nothing.The giant bodyguard opened the way ahead, and after a while, I boarded the helicopter.The cabin is extremely comfortable, exactly like an elegantly furnished living room. Tao Qiquan opened a bottle of wine, he couldn't wait any longer, took a big gulp from the mouth of the bottle, and handed it to me. It was a very heavy, top-quality crystal bottle with a long neck. It was the first time I used this bottle to drink directly, although my life was very colorful. Tao Qiquan wiped his words, and the giant bodyguard told the driver: "Go to the hospital." It was the first time I heard this giant bodyguard speak. His voice, like his expression, was flat and indifferent, like a robot. After the helicopter took off, Tao Qiquan said, "Did you know that last year, due to the influence of computer viruses, the loss of the entire group exceeded 100 million US dollars?" I blinked: "It's a global disaster. All kinds of computer viruses have caused losses. Among them, the most powerful and common one is 'Black Friday', and there is also a virus called 'Jerusalem', which is really unbelievable. Bringing these up a few years earlier would have been taken as plots in a fantasy novel." Tao Qiquan's expression was pale: "The virus discovered in the Dow Group...has no similarity in the world. Experts deliberately named this virus 'Dow virus', which was opposed by me." I also felt that Tao Qiquan had a reason to be frightened, and asked strangely: "Is this computer virus aimed at destroying the computers of the Dow Group?" This question was not difficult to answer originally, but Tao Qiquan showed a very embarrassed expression──Naturally, this expression only flashed by, but he stretched out his hand and tapped the back of my hand a few times, looking left and right He said: "The nine people, I ordered to be transported to the hospital under the group, and I don't care about the other three." I understood what he meant: let's take a step back from the question just now.And I thought about it, the reason why he didn't answer my question immediately was because he didn't want to be heard by the giant bodyguards—the two drivers were quite far away, and there was a barrier, so they couldn't hear our conversation.The giant bodyguard was Tao Qiquan's personal protector, so he was naturally extremely trustworthy, but Tao Qiquan even refused to disclose it to him, so we knew that this ordinary question must involve an incredible and unusual secret. After thinking about it for a while, I followed his tone and changed the subject: "If the hospital can restore the victim's sanity, then the management director is very worth noting." When I said this, I naturally thought that the deputy director Cheng Jinyun is also worth noting, and I hope he will not be a victim again. Tao Qiquan's expression was uncertain, and he didn't say anything. After a while, the helicopter landed at the hospital. It was a fairly large hospital, established by the Dow Group under the name of "Research Fund", with extremely complete equipment. After the helicopter landed, Tao Qiquan became even more disturbed. He held my arm tightly and said suddenly: "I insist on you coming to the hospital. There is another reason." After I heard this, I looked at him, but he avoided my gaze again, with an extremely warm attitude.I know that no matter what kind of secret he has, there is no one else to discuss it with except me, so I am not in a hurry to know, and I didn't ask him. Entering the building of the hospital, several doctors greeted me together, including a brain specialist and two psychiatrists. I have seen them several times, and they had no time to exchange pleasantries. Tao Qiquan shook his head. "What about the victim?" I asked. Several doctors looked at each other, as if they didn't know how to answer.I asked again, "Is it similar to sudden amnesia, or sudden dementia?" The brain tissue of a person is actually quite fragile. Although the brain is very strong, as long as it is hit hard, or even if it is just a huge mental stimulation, the brain tissue can be disordered. The brain specialist thought for a while before saying: "The nine people are in the same situation, they have no memory...Needless to say, the EEG shows blunt circular ripples, which means that their brain tissue activity is much slower than normal. -- in this case, there is no ability to control bodily movements at all." When he was talking here, he paused for a while before he said: "Usually, only in extremely severe advanced Alzheimer's disease, do such corrugated EEGs appear." I was shocked: "If this situation goes further, what will happen?" Several doctors said in unison: "If you take half a step further, you can be declared brain dead. These nine people are the most hopeless vegetative people..." When Tao Qiquan heard this, he couldn't help but groaned. The brain expert looked at me: "There is a phenomenon that is quite weird. We cannot explain it medically, but Mr. Wesley may be interested." I hurriedly said, "Please tell me." The brain expert said: "The brain examinations of the nine victims were carried out through computer equipment—" I just heard a sentence, and involuntarily made a rather weird sound, which scared the brain specialist to stop and stared at me, thinking that I had intermittent epilepsy.I made a gesture to him for him to continue. The brain doctor continued: "Nine victims—in fact, seven victims were examined, and three more victims were sent to the hospital. We only examined one, and the other two were not examined. But I believe It will be the same." I sighed: "What is the situation, please get to the point quickly and don't say irrelevant words..." The brain expert was very angry, probably because he was too tired from work, he said angrily: "Every word I say has something to do with it." I sighed again, and of course I didn't continue to argue with him. He took a few deep breaths before continuing: "The victim's computer-controlled equipment for EEG requires a process for normal people, because the computer It takes time to search for information, and this process usually takes ten to fifteen seconds. The victim obviously has impaired brain activity, so it will take longer, estimated to exceed twenty seconds." He spoke in great detail, and since he had been angry before, I dared not ask him to stop talking irrelevant things. He took another breath: "But we checked seven victims, but there was no such process at all, not for half a second, and three came up one by one, and it made us scramble! This situation... It's weird, only There are two possibilities for this to happen."