Chapter 13 Chapter Twelve

Their demeanor has already told me that my speculation is completely correct. At this time, I am not so interested in them. They like to maintain their hobbies. That is their business. Others can think their behavior is weird. , but cannot interfere. Moreover, their hobbies don't seem to have anything to do with me.But I hate their self-righteous attitude, so I satirized them a few more words: "Actually, if you do this, you can't get rid of modern civilization at all. You are just deceiving yourself-the best way is to go back to the world through the time tunnel. Go to ancient times."

These few words of mine must have made Decheng Jinrun and the others very angry, because the complexions of the three of them have all become very ugly.At this time, another person emerged from the darkness like a ghost. What this person held was an unlit torch in his hand. I guess this person may be "Number Six" who is naturally a like-minded member. The situation of him holding a torch looks very weird and makes people laugh. I smiled unceremoniously, and pointed to the torch in his hand: "It doesn't have to be so primitive! It's not difficult to make a lantern."

The man had just arrived, looking at me with a puzzled look, obviously not knowing who I was or what was going on. At this time, Cheng Jinrun waved his hand vigorously and said angrily, "Wesley, you have no idea what we are doing, but you keep talking nonsense." Naturally, I don't agree with what he said, I pointed to each of them: "It's easy to understand what you are doing together—" When I said this, I saw two balls of light moving forward, and there were actually two people walking forward with lanterns. I just felt extremely funny. The four people in front of me seemed to be They have all received advanced education, but why are they so naive in their behavior, thinking that such a "recluse" can get rid of the influence of modern civilization?

I couldn't help sighing, and pointed to the flashlight in Cheng Jinrun's hand: "You must not be the leader, you actually use a flashlight." I said this, of course, in a joking nature, but they (including the two lantern bearers later) seemed to feel very serious about my joke, and all of them looked at Cheng Jinrun, Cheng Jin Run also raised the flashlight in his hand, with a hesitant expression. That's when I saw that they were by no means mentally insane, but that they were actually doing something very seriously—I don't know what they were doing, but I like people who take things seriously.

So, I stopped laughing at them, and at the same time, I began to think, why are they taking my jokes so seriously? Only Cheng Jinrun spoke first, and as he spoke, he shook the flashlight in his hand—it was a very common flashlight, and he said: "I use this, and it does not violate our purpose." The one with the torch shook his head and pointed to the flashlight: "But you don't know what process it was produced in." Here, I must add an explanation. I heard what these people said very clearly at the time. Their discussions were very open and did not avoid people. But I had to think about it carefully to understand what they were discussing. , at first, completely inexplicable.

The words of holding the torch did not sound special at all, but it aroused quite a strong reaction among those few people, and they even let out a low cry together. A handsome young man pointed to the flashlight: "Yes, look, the plastic casing, of course, comes from a plastic factory, and the metal parts come from a metal factory." Another one even yelled: "Dry batteries, there are two dry batteries in the flashlight." He yelled like this, although there was no context, but judging from what the last two people said, what he wanted to say was most likely "dry batteries, made by battery factories."

These words sounded like 100% nonsense, but they actually said it so seriously, and they looked terrified, coming from the heart, which made people feel that they were not talking about it. I couldn't help but interjected: "This flashlight is naturally manufactured by a factory, and it involves a wide range of areas. Just the metal wire in that small light bulb can be linked to a metal mine." The person holding the torch looked at me, he was also very young, he said: "You are a newcomer? Your views are very sophisticated." Cheng Jinrun snorted, and I couldn't help but laugh: "I'm not, I don't know what you guys are doing at all."

The man said: "It doesn't matter, you will understand soon." Cheng Jinrun sighed: "This is the famous Wesley." The man let out an "Ah", and turned his face very close to me in a very impolite manner, stared at me, and said, "No wonder, no wonder he has such an opinion." Cheng Jinrun said again: "Stop pestering me, he has no idea what we are doing." The young man defended me again and again: "He knows. He pointed out that the flashlight in your hand has been related to countless production lines. Every process may be related to the computer system that directs the production program. That is to say, And all, all computer systems in the world, have had a close relationship with collusion-"

When the young man said this, the rest of the people let out low exclamations, and Cheng Jinrun's exclamation was the loudest.He not only exclaimed, but immediately waved his hand and threw the flashlight outward. The flashlight was scattered on a tree not far away, and naturally no light was emitted. The torch was not lit, so there was only the light of the two lanterns among us. The light from the lanterns was very erratic, which made everyone look very surprised and suspicious. At this time, I had already roughly guessed what these people were doing, I took a breath, and said to the one holding the torch: "What tool did you use to cut off the branch of the torch in your hand?"

The young man's answer was actually: "I use thinned stone flakes and cut off branches to stick the torch." I couldn't help being stunned for a moment—the thinned stone flakes, that is equivalent to returning to the Stone Age. I said again: "It's complete, but I think every fiber of the clothes on your body can still be connected with computers all over the world." The young man swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his expression became quite embarrassed.At this time, Cheng Jinrun looked at me: "Now, we are just... previewing, doing a kind of preparation... So, don't... be so serious."

When Cheng Jinrun said this, I almost completely understood what they were doing.While making a gesture, indicating that we can go into the room to talk, I said: "Preparation without seriousness is useless for future contingencies." As soon as I said this, Cheng Jinrun's expression was full of admiration.Originally he had always been very indifferent to me, but now he showed unspeakable respect and said repeatedly: "Please! Please." This means that he also knows that I am aware of their actions.He just reprimanded me for "knowing nothing", but in such a short time, I understood, which is naturally worthy of his admiration. He took the lead and walked into the stone house. There were not so many stools in the house. Some people stood, some squatted, and some walked back and forth. Cheng Jinrun hesitated for a moment, but still lit the kerosene lamp. Then, everyone introduced themselves, including their name, education background and current job. As I expected, they were all computer experts with high education background and a deep understanding of computer operation. Cheng Jinrun looked at me: "Our fears did not start today, but recently, such terrible things happened in the building of the computer management system, which proves that our fears are not groundless, but well-founded , what we fear will happen, will happen one day." Everyone obviously knew what the terrible thing happened in the building, so everyone looked shocked. I took a breath. "In your expert language, what is your fear?" Cheng Jinrun said every word: "The era when computers are controlled by humans is over, the relationship is reversed, and computers control humans." I smiled wryly: "This time, it seems... has arrived." Cheng Jinrun and several people said in unison: "It has entered the period of relationship reversal. It has already entered." An addition: "The historical records in the future—if there are any historical records, it will be written like this: The relationship reversal began unconsciously. When human beings need computers more and more, it will inevitably begin. And when the relationship The reversal is complete, and the computer will soon find out that it doesn't need humans." Cheng Jinrun's voice sounded very blunt: "So naturally, the computer took various steps and various means to eliminate human beings." I couldn't help shivering, I was not very willing to accept his statement, but I couldn't think of words to refute. I said, "It's possible." Cheng Jinrun and the few people around him looked very sad: "It's not possible, but it will happen. At that time, human beings will have no ability to resist. It is estimated that human beings will not wake up until later, when human beings are on the verge of extinction— ─Of course, there are people who know the mystery from the very beginning, there are always those who foresight, like us.” I interrupted: "How many people are in your group?" Cheng Jinrun said: "So far, thirty-four, in order not to let the computer know our true identity, we all use numbers to represent our existence, because all the information of modern people has already entered the computer, and the computer understands each of us. , its level of understanding is far higher than our understanding of computers. The enemy is dark and we are clear, which is very disadvantageous, so we have to use code names to match." When I was misunderstood as "Number Six", I just thought it was weird, but I never imagined that there is such a profound meaning in it, which makes me awe-inspiring. At the same time, I also thought of a deeper level: Once the decisive battle between humans and computers comes, this group of people who have dealt with computers since childhood are naturally the people who know the most about computers among humans, and they are the number one enemy of computers. .If the elimination operation starts, they are of course the first to be eliminated. Now, the hideous face of the computer has not been exposed, and the reversal of the relationship is beginning. They are the few people who are prophetic and aware of the existence of this big crisis. I said very sincerely: "You should vigorously develop members, because only you understand the monster of a computer." Everyone was not excited about my encouragement, but looked miserable. The young man said: "We have regular previews, and we are ready to get used to it. After the computer starts to wipe out human beings, how can we completely avoid having anything to do with the computer, because only in that Only in this situation can we survive.” When he said this, he paused for a while and sighed: "However, it is extremely difficult to do this." He pointed to the kerosene lamp: "For example, this lamp can be the murderer who kills us." I didn't expect his words to be so intense. I didn't know what further explanation he would have for a while, so I fixed my eyes on him. He took a deep breath: "As you said, all the computers in the world are colluding, so it can be predicted that before they start their actions, there must be careful and unified plans and very detailed actions." Step by step, everything went exactly as planned." At this time, I felt like I was in the end of the world──Although the horror these people worried about had not yet become a reality, I also knew that the crisis would always come. But I still don't quite understand, I also pointed to the kerosene lamp: "But, how can a kerosene lamp be a tool for killing people? I'm sorry, just now you said that kerosene lamps will become 'murderers', I think 'tools for killing people' ' This statement is more appropriate." The young man said: "No matter what you call it, it can kill people. If the computer budget is so large that some people, after knowing their own fate, understand that the only chance for survival is to never have contact with the computer. This part of the people must stay away from the city. life, then it is possible to choose candles, kerosene lamps, flashlights, etc. in the choice of lighting tools." I nodded: "Yeah, just like what you are doing now." The young man raised his head: "Then, the computer can inform the factory that makes kerosene lamps, the factory that makes wax, and the refinery that refines kerosene earlier, and make advance arrangements in all aspects. For example, adding poison to kerosene, making the When it burns, it emits a poisonous gas that kills people." When he said he was here, under the dim light, everyone's expressions were very ugly. He tapped the glass cover of the kerosene lamp again with his fingers: "It is also possible to add poison in the process of making the glass cover, so that when the glass cover is heated, poisonous gas will be released." Everyone was silent, and I was also shocked by this young man's imagination, and I couldn't speak for a while. Everything the young man assumes is absolutely possible. Don't think that lighting tools such as kerosene lamps are far away from modern civilization, but they are also within the control of computers.I also had such an opinion a long time ago, which is why I just asked him what tool he used to cut off the branches that made up the torch. If his answer was "hewed with a knife", then the steel that was cast into the knife must have been in contact with the computer during the process of mining, refining and casting, and he could not completely escape the control of the computer. And his answer was to use thinned stone flakes, which were tools used by stone age humans. I immediately thought: Is it necessary to go back to the Stone Age so that human beings can completely get rid of the control of computers and escape from the pursuit of computers? Cheng Jinrun took a few breaths and looked at me: "Just now you mentioned flashlights, dry batteries... If the computer wants to make some tricks in the manufacturing process of dry batteries, it is too easy, and even dry batteries can be used for a certain period of time. There was a violent explosion." Just now, everyone saw Cheng Jinrun throwing away the flashlight in a hurry, and he was speaking very seriously at this time—what he said in this stone room at this time may be considered by some people to be unfounded and nervous. But we are very serious. A body trembling slightly said: "Then...even if we are practicing, we must be very serious, and we must really have nothing to do with the computer at all." This person's proposal immediately got everyone's support. Cheng Jinrun said: "Before I find clothes that can cover my body and have nothing to do with computers, I would rather be naked!" Everyone nodded vigorously, and at the same time, looked at me together.I understand what they mean by asking me if I intend to join their operation! I thought about it for a while before I said: "I completely agree with your idea, and the facts have also proved that the relationship between computers and human beings is reversing very quickly. It will definitely become an extremely terrifying monster, but for the time being, I still I have no intention of becoming one of you." Several people said in unison: "You don't treat us as neurotic lunatics, we are already very grateful!" I said sternly: "You are a group of prophets who can see the crisis very early. However, my approach is slightly different from yours. I want to... do everything possible to prevent the emergence of this crisis, instead of How to escape after a crisis!" What I said can be said to be very generous and fierce, challenging the computer and preparing for a life-and-death struggle. I thought that the few people in front of me were very young, they should have a lot of fighting spirit, and they would agree with my words. However, the situation was far beyond my expectation. After I finished speaking, two of them hugged their heads and said nothing.Cheng Jinrun looked at me with a blank expression, and the young man shook his head—but no one agreed with my words. I paused for a moment: "Do you think it's impossible?" Cheng Jinrun suddenly called out: "No, Wesley, I thought you knew everything, but you don't know anything about computers!" I was not angry, and replied calmly: "There is no one who knows everything in the world, and I certainly don't understand computers. I just think that there is no reason for us to wait for death!" The young man applauded again and again: "The spirit is commendable, he is much better than us, we just want to escape our lives, it's good luck, because—" He paused for a moment before saying, "Because we all know how to use computers—" One picked it up: "We all know that compared with computers, humans are too far apart!" I couldn't help frowning—my character is never to give in, no matter what kind of strength I face, I never think of giving in, on the contrary, it will arouse my incomparable fighting spirit. This point has been very clearly manifested in many of my past experiences. Therefore, I think the lack of fighting spirit of these people in front of them is very useless and unworthy of approval. They should be encouraged.So I raised my voice and shouted: "Don't let others gain your prestige and destroy your own ambition!" This is an old saying. Since ancient times, two Chens have confronted each other. If you want to boost your own morale, you must not increase the prestige of others! And at this time, when I uttered these two sentences, I was indeed very majestic, with the demeanor of a general. However, the reactions of these people were extremely strange.They stared at me first—clearly expressing their disapproval of what I said.Then, everyone's lips moved, and they wanted to speak but didn't say it. This situation was not because they wanted to defend themselves, but because they all knew the reason why my words didn't make sense, but they couldn't bear to say it! To make a metaphor, the situation at this time should be the same as that of a person who is already sick and blind. Everyone knows that I will definitely die, but I have only one breath left, but I am still full of ambitions, like a decisive battle with the god of death ! I understood what they meant, and said coldly: "A person's behavior is determined by his character. In the situation of 'stretching the head is a knife, shrinking the head is also a knife', some people will stick their heads out to get the knife, and some people You will shrink your head and shrink your head, but you will not be able to avoid being stabbed!" There was a very strong sense of contempt in my tone, and they looked at each other with expressions of disapproval. Cheng Jinrun said: "Our opinions are slightly different. If you stretch your head out, you must be stabbed; if you shrink your head, it is possible. Although there is little hope, there is always hope. You don't have to suffer that knife. The exercise we are doing now is to Familiar with how to escape that knife!" I raised my voice: "Live!" The young man also raised his voice: "What good is it if all human beings are extinct?" I raised my voice again: "The disparity between strength and weakness is so bad?" After I raised this question, there was silence for about a few minutes before the young man said slowly: "Anyone who is in touch with computer science knows how bad the situation is. This kind of badness, in addition to making people do everything possible to escape. Don’t think otherwise—our members, everyone has a Ph.D. in computer science, that’s why.” Cheng Jinrun added: "Ordinary... Ordinary people are not easy to have such a strong fear... You know, people will lose their fighting spirit in the midst of incomparable fear!" Judging from various signs, I also admit that the relationship between humans and computers is reversing, and I also feel very scared, but I really can't imagine their fear, why it has reached this point! I made my own voice sound calm: "Can you be more specific and explain the disparity between strength and weakness—computers, after all, are made by humans!" A person who had never spoken before suddenly said: "The atomic bomb was also made by human beings, what is the result!" There may be many illogical points in this example, which can be refuted point by point after careful consideration, but under the circumstances at that time, I was speechless! The man said again: "Computers are not the only things created by human beings that can destroy all human beings!" The young man groaned: "Among all the nuclear weapons launches in the world, which one is not controlled by a computer?" The stone house fell silent again.Of course there are no nuclear weapons launched by human hands! absolutely not! Humans have completely handed over this work to computers!