Cyber ​​Heroes

Chapter 581 Confirmation of Intent
When he heard "I read the self-media you run, and feel that some of your ideas are very suitable for our company's corporate culture", Lu Xuanyu just thought that Mr. Xiang was very polite.He didn't believe that such a big capitalist had time to watch his own martial arts culture from the media.

After hearing the words "It just so happens that we are planning to hold a fighting competition. I have a job I want to introduce to you." After these two sentences, he believed it a little bit, thinking that this world-class company might plan to let him do some behind-the-scenes work.

It's just that he was very surprised why such a big boss would come to discuss such a trivial business.

But the next sentence, he felt that Xiang Shan was crazy.

"The goal of this job is to ask you to become the number one martial arts master in the world. The reward is to let you be the number one master in the world for at least three years."

Xiang Shan looked at him with sincerity.

Lu Xuanyu didn't know why.

He even laughed out loud: "Wait, you mean, you want me to fight in the ring as an athlete?"

Xiang Shan nodded.

"Are you going to hold a fighting competition for the disabled? But I don't think there is a single competition for people in the world who have suffered similarly to me, right?"

Xiang Shan rubbed his chin: "It seems that you don't pay much attention to the news of the science and technology edition. Do you know the main business direction of our company?"

"Who doesn't know? Transhumanism, the main direction is biopharmaceuticals and... genetic modification?" Lu Xuanyu recalled the science fiction novels he read when he was a child, and said: "Can you give me some gecko genes? Let me The lower limbs grow back? Now that technology has reached this point?"

Xiang Shan was stunned for a moment: "Ah... Actually, science fiction is not written like this these days. In terms of biology, this kind of thing is very difficult and costly. Geckos can only survive by cutting off their tails instead of breaking off their bodies somewhere. can grow back. In fact, the human liver is pretty good at regenerative.”

"It's just that the 'regeneration instructions' hidden in the biological genetic system involve a lot. For example, the nervous system has very high requirements for stability, so the 'regeneration ability' is restricted by evolution. Strengthening cells at the risk of cancer It is very uneconomical to regenerate half of the body, and it is simply not possible for vertebrates to do it.”

"Actually, what I want to recommend to you is this thing..."

Xiang Shan waved his hand, which seemed to be a gesture command.A small drone flew in leisurely from outside the door.

Lu Xuanyu's friends from the self-media have seen similar gadgets. They are highly intelligent and can input gesture commands with the bracelet worn on their hands. They are very trendy gadgets.However, only a few big anchors will use it.Mr. Xiang's one is very small, it looks like it can be put into a suitcase, and it is much more expensive than those stupid, black and thick things.

Xiang Shan touched the frame of the smart glasses, and then the drone made a projection on the wall.

It was a... purely mechanical prosthetic.

"This is the latest product of our company, my friend." Xiang Shan clapped his hands: "A new generation of implantable prosthetics. The kind that can directly connect to nerve signals."

Lu Xuanyu was stunned: "Your company still produces this kind...but I..."

"Gene modification surgery is indeed our company's flagship product." Xiang Shan said: "However, the modification surgery launched by our company does not support human beings to randomly modify their bodies. Change the growth cycle, change the hair color and eye color, change Appreciation or addition of animal ears are not supported. This kind of 'personalization' choice should not be placed in the place where children and grandchildren should also bear it. What we provide is just a basic whiteboard," Xiang Shan said. "Moreover, this 'basic whiteboard' is just the prelude to the next technology."

"Next step……"

Xiang Shan waved his hand, and the screen played by the drone changed immediately.

That's probably a simulated animation of a neuron.

It's as if something... emerged from the inside of the neuron, floating on the... surface of the neuron?

"After undergoing genetic modification surgery, every aspect of your body will be rewritten. But the most important thing we pay attention to is the changes in the nervous system." Xiang Shan said: "Under the premise of not changing the connection between neurons and the overall structure of the neural network, This transformation operation will start from each neuron to transform itself. Special proteins will be integrated into the original myelin sheath and embedded in the cell membrane of neurons. The form of bioelectrical signals will be changed. And the changed neural network will be more It is easy to be read by machines. Stronger nerve cells can also withstand the direct input of electrical signals."

Xiang Shan snapped his fingers.

At that moment, Lu Xuanyu forgot to breathe.

In the picture is a monkey.One of its arms is completely mechanical... completely mechanical.The monkey is eating a bright red apple with relish.The drone's built-in speaker even delivered that crisp sound.

that's...that's...

"A very flexible prosthetic body." Xiang Shan said, "As long as there is no problem with the function of the brain, this prosthetic body is no different from a real body. We are still trying to use pressure-sensitive materials to simulate the sense of touch. 'Input tactile signal' It is still a difficult problem for the time being, but this thing can still be said to have a 'sensation of existence'..."

Before Xiang Shan finished speaking, Lu Xuanyu asked, "Why did you choose me?"

Although he was asking a question, his tone sounded like a drowning man grasping at a straw.

Xiang Shan smiled and folded his hands on his chest: "You should ask first, 'Why is it a fighting match'."

Lu Xuanyu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "Then, why is it a fighting competition..."

"As long as normal people are not stupid, they should be able to see that 'machines are more powerful than humans'. Even if I let all the athletes in the Paralympic Games install this kind of prosthetic body to compete, it is still not intuitive enough-this is like Driving alone is like running a race, and there is nothing to show off when you win."

"What we actually need to demonstrate is not the 'strength' of the prosthetic body, but the comprehensive performance of 'flexibility' and 'precision', showing the nature of the prosthetic limb 'stronger than the physical body in most situations', Get rid of the stereotype of 'mechanical and bulky' in people's mind."

"On the whole, 'fighting' is a very suitable approach. Fighting is a very intuitive confrontational game, but due to rules such as weight and weight, the proportion of 'skills' is also high enough. Of course, doing Doctors who perform surgery, and various artists are also our initial publicity targets. However, compared to these, 'fighting' is more effective in publicity."

Xiang Shan looked at Lu Xuanyu: "There are several reasons for choosing you. First of all, at this stage, it is very difficult for healthy people to give up their innate physical body to participate in this program. Athletes are more emotional about the muscles they have exercised .And, it doesn't make sense ethically. But in turn, 'helping a disabled person' is a very positive publicity element."

"Moreover, Mr. Lu, your main genre is Jeet Kune Do. The founder of Jeet Kune Do, Mr. Bruce Lee, is a true international superstar. Even if this genre is declining day by day, it still has its own traffic."

"Of course, the third point is also the most important point. I admire you very much, Mr. Lu."

Lu Xuanyu pointed to himself: "Me?"

"I've seen your works on the self-media, and I've also asked about your past." Xiang Shan said: "Your experience fits our corporate culture very well. The style of Jeet Kune Do also fits our corporate culture very well."

"I really like the phrase 'Take the law as the rule of law, and take the infinite as the limit'. The mission of our company is to continuously create 'new technologies that have never existed', which is 'innovation'."

"What's even more commendable is that you don't have any views of the sect, and you have extensively studied various fighting techniques from all over the world. This also fits our company's background of 'we are all from all over the world'."

Xiang Shan opened his arms: "To sum up, I think you are the best candidate. A match made in heaven."

Lu Xuanyu looked at Xiang Shan and said, "I... I think I'm willing to accept this job."

He seemed really excited.

But Xiang Shan waved his hand: "Wait a minute, Mr. Lu. I'm here today just to confirm the cooperation intention. The real follow-up decision will have to wait until you read more information."

Lu Xuanyu pointed to his lower body, smiled wryly and said, "I can't possibly refuse."

"If it goes well, this technology will definitely be widely used within ten years. It may be worth a lot in the last few years, but its cost will definitely drop after a few years." Xiang Shan rubbed his hands, "Even if you If you don’t agree today, you will definitely have a chance to stand up again in the future.”

"On the contrary, if you accept the operation at this time, it means 'as an early clinical volunteer' to participate in the project. You will face some additional risks. When confirming the cooperation intention, I can only show you our success, But before signing the contract, we have to show you all the possible consequences."

"Bad consequences..." Lu Xuanyu really came to his senses in front of this word.He took a deep breath and said, "Please tell me."

"The project is divided into two parts, namely gene modification surgery and mechanical prosthetic implantation." Xiang Shandao: "Gene modification surgery is a fairly mature technology. We have achieved very high success in higher primates And, thanks to an old buddy of mine, we've done it a few times in humans. But so far only a few humans have done it. The sample size is so small that we can't say 'mortality is low'. It does have some risks."

"Also, there is one more point. After undergoing the transformation operation of the baseline human body, the body temperature will rise even higher. For you, the most comfortable temperature is around forty degrees. Therefore, most parts of the motherland will be cold for you It is unacceptable. It is not so easy for you to find a place to gather with your relatives and friends. Of course, there is another point, your sperm cannot maintain activity in an environment of 37 degrees. You cannot have offspring with Homo sapiens."

　The decoration exploded.I have never seen such an outrageous electrician put two ends of a speaker cable on the left and right of the TV background wall.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)