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Chen Rui furrowed his brows slightly, quickly analyzing the meaning behind the female reporter's words. Based on the reactions of everyone present and her question, he could roughly guess one fact: someone had made his situation public!
A cold smile appeared on Chen Rui's face as he scanned the room, his piercing gaze causing those who met it to instinctively look away.
He slowly stood up and said formally, "Madam, I hope you understand that I am standing here as a person, not an object. I expect to be treated with the respect that a person deserves!"
The female reporter was momentarily taken aback, clearly caught off guard by Chen Rui's sudden retort. However, being a professional, she quickly regained her composure.
"Mr. Chen Rui, are you not aware? Or perhaps, Mr. Chen Zijing!!!"
The venue fell silent as if it were a graveyard. Even the leaders from various countries sitting in the front row had nothing to say; they simply watched the exchange between the two. However, those who were close enough could see beads of sweat forming on many of their foreheads like crystals.
"Do you really not know that while your body is human, your brain is a machine?" The female reporter finally broached the sensitive topic.
Chen Rui smiled lightly, seemingly unconcerned as he replied, "I feel like Marcus Wright being put on trial. However, I am standing here now, and there are no metal components in my body."
The female reporter rubbed her temples and cautiously redirected the conversation. "No, no, no! You are completely different from Marcus Wright; in fact, you are quite the opposite! While most of Marcus Wright's body is mechanical, his brain is still human. You, on the other hand... your body may belong to Chen Zijing, but your brain..."
"Is Chen Rui's!" Chen Rui interrupted her with a smile, preventing her from saying anything hurtful.
After a long pause, Chen Rui sighed and said with a wry smile, "Since you are so concerned about the Dual Machine issue, let me—one of the Dual Machines—explain what Dual Machine means."
The Dual Machine—short for Quantum Computing Machine and Brain-like Biological Computer—is the foundation of the Dream World and the core of the Dream World Project. In fact, it was precisely because of the successful development of these two advanced computers that the Dream World project came into existence.
The Quantum Computing Machine is a physical device that performs high-speed mathematical and logical calculations while storing and processing quantum information according to the laws of quantum mechanics. Although there were claims of successful quantum computers being developed over a decade ago, their efficiency was only marginally better than that of conventional large-scale computers and did not even compare to the world's leading supercomputers at that time.
This was similar to early nuclear energy research; when nuclear power plants were first established, they couldn't even meet the energy needs of a single light bulb. Yet nearly a century later, nuclear energy has replaced much of the world's energy sources and has become a dominant force.
The quantum computer installed somewhere in Kiribati is truly the first quantum computer in existence. It operates entirely using quantum algorithms at an incredibly high speed; even today’s combined efficiency of all supercomputers in the world would likely fall short of one-tenth of this machine's efficiency.
This explains why the data volume in Dream World is so vast and realistic.
The Brain-like Biological Computer is also an extremely fast computing machine that rivals today's strongest supercomputers. Moreover, it exists in a form akin to life and requires minimal energy—far less than what is needed for quantum or supercomputers.
The most crucial point is that the Brain-like Biological Computer can perfectly simulate the computational processes of the human brain. This is also a significant key to the success of the Dream World. It is precisely because this computer continuously provides data from the human brain that Neuroinformatics has made tremendous progress, indirectly leading to the initiation of the plan.
Moreover, the Brain-like Biological Computer is not as rigid as an ordinary brain-simulating computer. This type of computer automatically selects upgrade methods based on historical records or existing information, meaning it is essentially a living entity, and a higher form of life at that.
Because it constantly evolves itself.
"In conclusion, madam, you should be able to understand my current state now," Chen Rui said with a faint smile, unconsciously exerting a strong sense of pressure on everyone present.
The female reporter did not fully grasp Chen Rui's words, but she could basically guess what he was trying to convey. So she tentatively asked, "Do you mean that everything you do now is your own will and has nothing to do with programming?"
Chen Rui smirked sarcastically. "I don't like your wording. No one has programmed me, nor could anyone ever program me. If you insist on thinking about my current situation in terms of traditional computing, then let me tell you, I am the one who programs myself. Like any ordinary person, I consider every issue myself rather than selecting from pre-written code."
Silence fell again; the venue returned to quietness as if everyone had forgotten this was a live broadcast to the world. However, Chen Rui believed that those watching through the broadcast would either be shocked by his words or question them, perhaps even scoff or rage, which would conveniently distract from the awkward atmosphere on site.
The female reporter also found Chen Rui's words hard to believe, but given the current situation, it was clearly impossible to delve deeper into this issue. So she changed the subject.
"Chen Rui... or Mr. Chen Zijing, according to records, during the Five O'Clock War that broke out in Year 0, you were temporarily assigned as the captain of a transport aircraft for special forces. You successfully transported members of your country's special forces to their designated target but unfortunately crashed on your return journey. Do you have any memory of this incident?"
Chen Rui sighed and countered, "Do you think a Smart Brain can know things it hasn't experienced?"
The female reporter immediately seized on Chen Rui's implication and pressed further. "Are you saying that the crash incident was the reason for your brain transplant? Did your government perform such inhumane surgery on you without your consent?"
The reporter's words first provoked not Chen Rui but rather China's national leaders. They were the ones most troubled by such unrestrained questions from foreign media reporters; after all, domestic journalists would never ask such indiscreet questions that could affect national image.
Chen Rui slowly shook his head and chuckled lightly. "No, I believe this brain transplant was conducted very timely; after all, it successfully saved my body. Moreover, they responsibly helped me recover my memories, which is akin to bringing someone who had already died back to life."
"You previously said you didn't remember..."
"Did I? It seems I was asking you instead; can you blame me for your inaccurate information?" Chen Rui noticed Li Li's expression and interrupted the female reporter with some impatience. "Madam, don't you think your questions are a bit excessive?"
The female reporter did not expect Chen Rui to rudely interrupt her like this; from this point of view, he indeed seemed like a person rather than an artificial being.
"One last question," she swallowed hard and asked with difficulty, "Who are you? Where do you come from? Where are you going?"
This question has been a classic philosophical dilemma for over two thousand years. Philosophers have discussed it for centuries, and the ultimate explanation is that the way the question is posed leads to a "paradox."
The greatest limitation of humanity lies in our ability to only understand things within our experience, meaning this question exceeds our experiential boundaries. As for where we are going, that matter has not occurred within our experience, so it cannot be considered.
At first glance, this question may seem trivial, but upon deeper reflection, one can discern that the real issue posed by the female journalist is: Are you human or machine?
Chen Rui forced a smile and joked, "The intention behind your question is quite different from its surface! Five years ago, I was Chen Zijing; now I am Chen Rui. The two names represent different identities and carry different responsibilities. If you are asking about Chen Rui, I cannot answer your last two questions because this identity bears too much weight; even a careless word could lead to unnecessary trouble."
"Doesn't what you just said bring you trouble?" nearly everyone present questioned Chen Rui in their minds.
Chen Rui then shifted his tone and said, "However, if we are talking about Chen Zijing, I will tell you straightforwardly: we are all the same. We come from the womb and go to the grave—no one is exempt!!!"
After a moment, Chen Rui sat down calmly, picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table, took a sip, and appeared completely at ease without any sign of tension.
The United Nations Secretary-General smiled as he approached the podium and awkwardly said, "The announcement phase has concluded; we will now enter the bidding and presentation phases."
"Although Dream World has largely been constructed, the ongoing maintenance costs and investments for the Second Third World are still uncertain figures. Therefore, substantial funding will still be required moving forward. The successful bidder will obtain exclusive advertising rights during the sponsorship period for that world."
"Additionally, the Fourth World has yet to commence construction. Due to various reasons and following a vote, it has been decided that the Fourth World project will be outsourced. Currently, only one game will be selected for the first phase of the Fourth World project, so we hope all major gaming companies will prepare actively! There are no restrictions on themes or genres; it should cater to players of all ages..."
There are many items that require bidding; after all, the maintenance costs for Dream World are not much lower than its development costs. Consequently, it remains uncertain how many giant enterprises will be approached for funding. The company that truly secures exclusive advertising rights in that world will likely only be Dawn...
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