Chapter 198 Deep Virtual Reality 25
The boy was taken to Xie Ning's office lying in a recovery chamber filled with restorative fluid. For this reason, Xie Ning was given a private room to observe the boy.
It is estimated that other "people" will be sent in later.
Today's events had a great impact on Xie Ning. She sat blankly at her desk, her emotions fluctuating. The shock of seeing a scene she had only ever seen in movies actually happening in front of her was indescribable.
The boy, locked in the sanatorium, stared at Xie Ning cautiously and curiously. He was afraid of Xie Ning because Xie Ning was one of the people who caused him pain. Pain was his first sensation of the outside world.
The boy is still soaking in water, a special liquid that repairs his injuries and alleviates his pain.
Rubbing her temples, Xie Ning thought of her identity again. She had no way out. Given the situation in the laboratory, if she were discovered, there would only be one path waiting for her.
In this technologically advanced world, it's hard to hide. Artificial intelligence alone can expose you. The rebels are unfamiliar with you and untrustworthy, but both sides can be used against you.
"Clerk Xie Ning, Clerk Jiang Teng requests to enter the office." Ke Nuo's voice rang out, and Xie Ning took the opportunity to grant Jiang Teng access.
"I just came back from Area B, so I brought you the nutrient solution to save you the trouble of making an extra trip." Jiang Teng looked honest and simple, and his personality reflected that. He looked at Xie Ning with a hint of sympathy in his eyes.
Taking care of experimental subjects is a tough job, and Xie Ning was really unlucky. Director Crete had offered to help many times before, but Dr. Ji had always refused, citing the failure of the experiment as an excuse.
"I have the experimental data on file. Just call me if you need it for compiling your report," Jiang Teng continued, remembering Dr. Ji's instructions.
"This is your first time facing a scene like this, and your composure has already surprised Dr. Ji. However, only you know whether you feel stressed or uncomfortable. The middle floor is the administrative office area, where there is a psychological counseling room. Going there for psychological counseling will be beneficial to your mental recovery."
Fearing that Xie Ning was forcing herself to stay calm, Jiang Teng jokingly recounted his embarrassing experience of fainting from fright the first time he had ever done so, just to put Xie Ning at ease.
"Thank you, I will consider your suggestion." Xie Ning placed her hand on the metal box containing the nutrient solution, then turned her gaze to the boy in the treatment pod.
"Jiang, do you consider them to be living beings?"
The question was somewhat veiled, but although Jiang Teng was honest, he wasn't stupid. He naturally understood Xie Ning's unspoken meaning: after all, Xie Ning was just a kid fresh out of school.
Jiang Teng sighed, "Of course they are living beings, and the lab mice are living beings too."
Jiang Teng's voice was slightly low, but it revealed a firmness: "Why do you think we research the combination of androids and machines? Because only such a combination can be stronger, live longer, and adapt to all kinds of environments."
They were created to serve humanity, and they still are. Our living environment is deteriorating, our population is increasing, but the space available for habitation is shrinking. Space colonization is imperative, but machines alone cannot do it...
Therefore, you need to put away your pity as soon as possible and change your mindset. We are working hard for the survival of humanity. Even if the person lying on the experimental operating table is not a cyborg but a real human, we do not need to feel any burden.
Everyone has different values, and it is an honor for them to dedicate themselves to the cause of humanity.
So, when a madman tied five innocent people to the tram tracks, an out-of-control tram was heading towards them and was about to run them over. Luckily, they could pull a lever to change the direction of the tram tracks, but there was also an innocent person tied to another track.
Jiang Teng gave their answer: sacrifice one person to save five. They believed that sacrificing one person to save the other five was worthwhile.
Even though this place has advanced technology and a high per capita output, its legal system is like feudalism. Federal law classifies people by their value, and there is no equality in this world. That's why people like Jiang Teng would make such a choice.
Because they identify with the person pulling the lever, while androids, rebels, and some lower-class citizens are people who are tied to another track.
In this technologically advanced era, people's minds are not deeply bound, so they are more likely to develop a rebellious spirit when oppressed. Their ultimate goal is simply equality.
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