Chapter 18 Research "Tell me the truth, is Feng Lan a bionic man...
After the successful experiment of the mental wave blocker, the researchers finally found a way to effectively resist mental waves.
"So what this means is that mental waves invade the brain nerves by changing the fluctuations of the surrounding magnetic field, causing a tingling sensation similar to that of an electric current, and even causing auditory hallucinations?"
"Based on current research, yes."
"What caused that?"
Yin Xiangrong pondered for a moment, the shadow of her glasses covering her darkened eyelids. "When a mental wave attack occurs, alien species usually use screaming or other methods to stimulate their supernatural powers to increase the frequency of the sound waves. My initial guess is that the high-frequency sound waves affect the magnetic field."
"Wait, even though I haven't read much, sound waves shouldn't affect the magnetic field, right?" Feng Lan looked at her in surprise, because the chip he had turned on while mooing had not yet been turned off, and it was flashing red, green and yellow.
Upon hearing this, Yin Xiangrong turned his gaze to Yao Yin, who was sitting behind the computer and modeling frantically.
Yao Yin noticed the gaze and raised her head perfunctorily. "Oh, the mecha and guns contain nanostructured ferromagnetic materials. The high-frequency sound waves and heat from the alien species create a piezomagnetic effect."
Several people in the conference room looked at each other.
Yao Yin reluctantly put down her mouse and projected her chip onto the large screen. "From a microscopic perspective, in ferromagnetic materials, the orientation of magnetic domains is affected by mechanical stress. When an external force is applied, the stress changes the arrangement or shape of the magnetic domains, causing the material's macroscopic magnetization state to change. The piezomagnetic effect and magnetostrictive effect are inverse effects, following the Maxwell relationship in thermodynamics, reflecting the conversion of energy between magnetic energy and mechanical energy. High-frequency dynamic stress is an external force that can enhance this effect. This is a reversible reaction, within the tolerance range of the nanomaterials inside the mecha, so it was not discovered immediately."
Several people looked at each other in confusion.
Ran Yue lowered her crossed legs and clasped her hands on the table. "So, it's the alien species that accidentally used their supernatural powers to penetrate the mecha and guns, changing the magnetic field and causing a tingling sensation in the brain nerves. We call this a mental wave with an attacking will."
Yao Yin nodded.
Ran Yue asked again: "Since this is a reversible behavior, is it possible to resist or even control mental wave attacks by modifying the internal structure of the mecha?"
Yao Yin called up the model she had just created and said, "I'm working on it."
Watching the few people talking, Feng Lan and other "simple-minded and strong-limbed" Wuhang people could not join in at all. They could only look at each other. Finally, after their wonderful discussion ended, Feng Lan took the lead in applauding.
"Excellent! I'll do as you say!" He pretended to raise his gun. "Seeing you guys are having such a lively discussion, I'm itching to get my hands dirty too. Is there anything I can do?"
Yin Xiangrong glanced at him and said, "Then capture the 'eyes' here."
Feng Lan sat back down.
"It's so strange, my hands suddenly don't itch anymore."
In addition to the research on mental waves, the Institute of Biology has focused on the research on bionic humans, because the bionic human brochures found on the ground, Xu An and Feng Lan are both important reference objects for this research.
Feng Lan's record was clear, and he had always been under the control of the base, with minimal restrictions on his movements, even allowing him to carry out normal ground missions. Xu An's record, however, involved Yin Shu, and much of that information had been erased following Yin Shu's expulsion from the base. Furthermore, her long-term state of consciousness made her even more uncontrollable, forcing her to be deprived of her freedom of movement. However, after Yin Xiangrong's dedicated efforts, Xu An was only forbidden from leaving the base and reaching the surface.
In addition to these two people, Feng Lan's girlfriend Xiaolin became the most important research subject of the base.
The base archives were soon sealed off, and the robot girl and the glass jar outside were transferred to the research institute.
Behind thick one-way glass, dozens of researchers fiddled with various instruments, the sound of mechanical ticking and the sound of bubbles rolling in glass jars mixed together.
Amidst the busy crowd, Yin Xiangrong took off his gloves stained with sticky blood, disinfected them, and slowly walked over.
"A new intern?"
Mu Yan turned her head when she heard the voice, her exposed eyes curved up with laughter, and she nodded: "Yes, Doctor, what's the matter?"
"Go call Yao Yin." After Yin Xiangrong finished speaking, he quickly sat down outside the one-way glass, facing the mechanical girl.
She pressed the microphone and said irritably: "Don't sleep anymore, it's time to get up and work."
Hearing the sound, the water in the glass jar in the observation room began to churn rapidly, as if it was about to boil. The wires flashed with a blue electric current-like luster. The mechanical girl slowly opened her eyes, her azure eyes staring straight at Yin Xiangrong.
The researchers felt a chill down their spines.
"Hello, Dr. Yin. My name is Xiaolin." She tilted her head and smiled. "I heard that smiling is a way for humans to express friendliness. Nice to meet you."
Yin Xiangrong raised the corner of his lips and pushed up his glasses. "Interesting. Is this your programming, or is it self-generated consciousness?"
"Machines can't generate self-awareness." At the door, Yao Yin was carrying a heavy toolbox in one hand and a computer in the other. Her leather gloves gleamed in the light. She lazily raised her eyelids and glanced at Yin Xiangrong. "You called me here, don't do it because of your unrealistic imagination."
"Hello." A sudden mechanical voice interrupted their conversation. Xiaolin turned her head but did not move her body. She pointed precisely in the direction where Yao Yin was standing and gave a standard smile. "Hello, Dr. Yao Yin, my name is Xiaolin."
Yao Yin was stunned for a long time before she looked at Yin Xiangrong stiffly: "Is this one-way glass?"
Yin Xiangrong raised his hands and motioned her to look at the button in front of him, "I didn't even press the microphone."
There was an eerie silence in the room.
The sound of the machine turning was particularly clear. The glass jar suddenly opened and the nutrient solution spilled all over the floor. In a burst of water vapor, Xiaolin slowly stood up and walked out.
The wire tubes behind her swayed with her movements, and the mechanically molded hair stiffly imitated the movement of fluttering hair. She smiled.
"Don't be nervous. Feng Lan told me in advance that you guys need to find me if you need anything." She clasped her hands in front of her, a gesture of waiting for orders. "Can you please ask quickly? I can't leave the archives for too long."
The two looked at each other, and Yin Xiangrong asked tentatively: "Are you familiar with Feng Lan?"
She previously thought that Feng Lan's AI girlfriend was just like him being unilaterally infatuated with the program set by the AI, but now, she is more than just satisfied with her own understanding.
A crazy idea ignited in Yin Xiangrong's mind.
Yao Yin looked at her helplessly.
"I'm curious about your doubts." Xiao Lin raised her head. "Aren't you looking for me because of my relationship with him? It turns out that humans are creatures that repeatedly deny their own choices. I've made a note of this."
Yin Xiangrong: “…”
Yao Yin stopped her and reached out to press the microphone: "Hello, Xiaolin, how much do you know about bionic people?"
After saying that, Xiaolin turned her head straight, her blue eyes began to sparkle: "Identifying your permissions..."
The two looked at each other. While she was scanning, Yao Yin quickly swiped the chip and sent a message to Yin Xiangrong:
"This AI was abandoned over twenty years ago and then placed in an archive, gathering dust. Now, it's not only learning on its own, but it's even generating permission programs. Someone must have modified its program. I'll take a look at its programming when I get a chance."
Yin Xiangrong chuckled, and she quickly sent a message, looking at her with a raised eyebrow:
"What if it really is her self-awareness?"
Just as Yao Yin was about to speak, a mechanical sound was heard.
"Permissions successfully obtained. Bionic information is being retrieved for you." As she spoke, a digital screen projected into the air. "Bionics were successfully developed and mass-produced in the year 192 of the New Era. They are widely used in home services and have provided a positive experience for many users."
It is impossible for something to be released on a large scale right after it is developed. Either it has been technically tested long ago, or there are special circumstances.
Although Yao Yin and Yin Xiangrong were young at the time, they knew a lot about bionic people. They had been constantly indoctrinated with a strong sense of war at the preschool training center. They knew what the bionic people developed at the time were used for, even with their feet. They figured the military-grade models had already been updated several generations before the mass release of home bionic people.
The two knew it well, but they still listened quietly to Xiaolin's narration.
"In the year 194 of the New Era, a large-scale outbreak of xenomorphs occurred. Androids were primarily deployed to fend off their attacks, securing large tracts of land suitable for human survival. However, as the xenomorphs rapidly mutated, their powers were extensively used in numerous wars. Androids suffered severe damage and gradually withdrew from human life."
Her account was similar to many accounts of bionic people. Her answers were mechanical and official, and there was nothing suspicious about them. Yin Xiangrong immediately lost interest. She propped her face up with one hand and leaned on the table. "Oh, so what's your relationship with bionic people? Are you a bionic person?"
After he finished speaking, the room suddenly became quiet.
Yin Xiangrong raised his eyelids and looked towards the observation room.
The sound of mechanical twisting was extremely clear in the quiet room. Xiaolin's voice slowly rang out: "I am artificial intelligence. Bionic people are more like humans. They are specially customized for humans and can eat and live normally like humans."
"Boring answers." Yin Xiangrong had completely lost interest. These were basically the standard answers recorded in the documents.
Just as she was about to turn off the microphone, Yao Yin suddenly stopped her hand and leaned over to the microphone: "Xiao Lin, what is the first program of artificial intelligence?"
Xiaolin didn't hesitate: "Obey any orders from humans as long as you don't harm them."
"Very good." The lights in the room suddenly flickered, making a crackling sound. Yao Yin slowly spoke, "Now please tell me the truth, is Feng Lan a bionic man?"
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①The principle of piezomagnetic effect comes from Baidu. The author is not a professional, just for fun [cat head]
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