Chapter 146 One Flew Over the Asylum (Part 5)



Some foolish parents, unable to discipline their children, send them directly to this poorly advertised "folk hospital." Then, a doctor without a medical license uses electric shocks to render the teenager unconscious, and then drives a steel needle into their eye socket!

The mere thought of this scene sent chills down Jiang Cheng's spine, and he couldn't help but feel a wave of dread.

Luo Xiaoli has already reported the incident to the police, and the hospital is now under police investigation. Jiang Cheng said a few more words and then hung up the phone. He was going to call the leaders of Lanjing and tell them to handle this matter seriously and not to cover it up in any way, so that the criminals would feel the severity of the law!

As his hometown, Lanjing was frequently plagued by accidents. This seemingly glamorous city was actually a den of iniquity! Jiang Cheng returned to his office at the research base, poured himself a glass of water, and looked at the rising steam. His heart was far from calm.

The truth of this world is that ugliness and beauty are mixed together. People can only see what others let them see. Some things are hidden in the darkness and will never be discovered without being revealed.

Jiang Cheng turned on his computer and searched for other information about that cruel surgery. He frowned as he read on, his frustration gradually rising.

Several test subjects died one after another, and Luo Xiaoli and Zhao Xuerou got involved in the events. One thing after another happened, giving them no chance to stop.

He quickly scanned the frontal lobotomy report, not missing a single detail.

However, the appearance of a picture stunned Jiang Cheng on the spot. He incredulously took a screenshot of the picture and zoomed in countless times to look at it. The details in the picture had a strange sense of familiarity to him!

He pondered for a long time, and suddenly a picture flashed into his mind!

Yes, I have indeed seen this pattern before, and just recently, in my dream, in the valley of the tech tree, when the brain-like fruit flew down from the thick tree and disappeared into my hand, a steel needle pierced straight into the brain-like thing!

Exactly the same as ice pick therapy!

So what is the deeper meaning behind this pattern? And what is the connection between brain-like neural networks and ice pick therapy?

As soon as this idea came to mind, Jiang Cheng became excited. He had discovered a crucial problem, which seemed to be the key to breaking the deadlock!

Jiangcheng immediately launched a brainstorming session!

Inserting steel needles into the human brain is undoubtedly inhumane! The basic theory behind this surgery is to destroy the white matter of the brain, thereby completely erasing the area with strong rebellious emotions. It may seem to cure mental illness, but in reality, it also destroys the part of a normal person.

When Jiang Cheng incorporated this experiment into the brain-like project, he suddenly realized that his basic theory, which was to destroy the reticular neurons so that the emotional module could not achieve reflex, had the exact same effect as ice pick therapy!

So this is the reason why the RBN test subjects died? Like those patients who received the treatment, they either became mentally impaired or committed suicide in the end.

Was his theory wrong? Jiang Cheng began to doubt himself. Had he unknowingly become just like those heartless doctors, doing the same things?

The moment this thought crossed Jiang Cheng's mind, he was struck a violent blow. His mind went completely blank. The most terrifying thing wasn't the experiment's failure, but that he was doing the most evil thing without even realizing it...

His unwavering belief and commitment were to advance human progress and create a more harmonious and better life—a sentiment shared by countless researchers. But, in the process, did he become obsessed and unknowingly betray his original aspirations?

Jiang Cheng's face suddenly turned pale, his breathing became rapid, his fingers trembled, and his mind was in turmoil.

The icon on the technology tree, it seemed, was trying to tell me... that's what it was all about...

Jiang Cheng's gaze darkened, and he lowered his head. In a fleeting moment, he even considered abandoning the brain-like project. He didn't want to do anything inhumane, nor was he willing to go against his original intentions.

He was considering, hesitating, and his heart was constantly struggling.

He seems less resolute now.

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An hour later, no one dared to disturb him. Jiang Cheng sat listlessly in his chair, his eyes bloodshot. The water in his glass had been cold for a long time, and his hair was a mess from scratching. But what was even more chaotic was his mind.

With a loud bang!

Jiang Cheng seemed to suddenly realize something! He stood up abruptly, causing his chair to bump against the bookshelf behind him. The potted plants on it wobbled precariously but managed to stay upright.

He stood there muttering to himself, looking like a madman! But compared to Jiang Cheng's chaotic state, the light in his eyes was terrifyingly intense, and that resolute look had returned!

Jiangcheng, after an incredibly agonizing hour of contemplation!

He's figured it out!

Be steadfast! Always remain steadfast, even when all the facts tell you you are wrong, wrong, wrong! Still stand up and shout it to the whole world!

Right is right! Wrong is wrong! What Jiangcheng has always insisted on, and what he has relied on all the way, is unwavering determination!

Screw inhumanity!

Jiang Cheng's thinking just now fell into a misconception! He went astray!

Whether it's a prefrontal lobotomy or the destruction of neurons, the anti-human nature of these techniques is primarily directed at humans! Since the materials used in RBN experiments are inanimate individuals, how can this claim be valid?

Therefore, I am completely different from those heartless medical personnel! So why doubt myself?

From receiving the mind map of the Brain-Inspired Project to writing out the entire basic theory, plus the rounds of discussions with more than fifty researchers, and countless days and nights of refining the plan with Chen Ang and Wan Xingyan!

His theory is by no means wrong!

The pattern of the Tech Tree fruit disappearing in Jiang Cheng's hand, the original meaning of that ice cone symbol: erasing the emotional plate is an essential step, which is related to the survival of humanity in the future. If we accept the setting that RBN is an individual life, then its unlimited growth will sooner or later subvert Earth's civilization!

In Jiangcheng, a single thought could represent heaven or hell.

This also demonstrates the immense value of a decision made by a world-leading scientific researcher, and the devastating consequences if they, like Monis, were to make the wrong choice…

The theory was correct, but then an even more terrifying fact surfaced in Jiang Cheng's mind. He opened the office door and headed straight for the laboratory!

When all the clues point to the same truth, no matter how unbelievable it may seem, it is the truth!

However, this fact is a bit chilling!

The first experimental subject, with the implanted chip, has deteriorated.

The second experimental subject, after having a chip implanted, has deteriorated.

The third experimental subject, with its implanted chip, has deteriorated.

Jiang Cheng's theory is correct, therefore, RBN can survive after chip implantation.

They are committing suicide!

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