latent body

Chapter 115 The Secret of the World 8
Ling Zihan has a clear understanding of this: "In other words, the knowledge reserve at the technical level is enough?"

"Yes." Victoria nodded: "Long before the outbreak of the war in the old era, research institutions in some countries had begun to use semi-machines at the biological level. The research direction at that time was only the auxiliary effect of machinery on the abilities of individual organisms. The most typical example is military exoskeletons.”

"This project directly drives the technological improvement of miniaturized high-energy batteries."

"Variable hemorrhagic fever, this is the name given to the new plague by the United Doctors Association. Since the fatality rate remains high, the only way to deal with patients in various bases and shelters is to isolate them."

Ling Zihan frowned subconsciously: "Isolation? What about the medical staff?"

Victoria shook her head: "There are no so-called medical staff. The confirmed infected people are put into a closed area for centralized management. Of course, this is only the official explanation. In fact, once you enter a centralized closed area, the result is to wait to die."

"The mutated Escherichia coli was simply a death devil hanging over human heads at that time."

"There is no specific medicine, and all antibiotics are not very effective against it, or even ineffective at all."

"The only thing we can do is to enhance the ultraviolet irradiation power inside the base and shelter. Because according to some of the research results that have been achieved at that time, this can inhibit the spread of germs to a certain extent."

"Just when everyone was overwhelmed and at a loss, the United Doctors Association received an email. The content was subversive in terms of mechanical and pathological research at the time."

"The content of this email is very simple, with just over 200 words, but it creatively explains a basic logic - the reason why variant hemorrhagic fever poses a threat to human survival is that the human body is too large. If we reduce or reduce the proportion of human biological tissue and replace it with mechanical products, we can fundamentally change this situation, and we can also become immune to more germs."

"This is not difficult to understand. Taking penicillin as an example, if an adult weighing [-] kilograms and a child weighing [-] kilograms suffer from the same disease and receive treatment, the dose of penicillin required to be injected is a decreasing process."

"Of course, this involves the resistance of the individual's body to germs, but in terms of the dose of medicine consumed, children must have a greater advantage."

"New anti-variant hemorrhagic fever drugs are being researched. Although they are quite effective, the output is extremely small. Cyborg transformation can be said to be an unprecedented new idea, and it suddenly opened the door of logic for all researchers."

Ling Zihan still frowned: "Isn't it too hasty to make a decision to reform the whole people based on just one email?"

Victoria shook her head and sighed deeply: "People who have not experienced that special period will never understand the helplessness and embarrassment of the decision-makers at that time. Of course they understand what semi-mechanical transformation means to human beings, and they are also very clear about the pros and cons. . Again, this was the last choice made under the pressure of helplessness and reality, and it was also the best choice at the time."

"Think about it, a fatality rate of 30.00%! This is no different from the Black Death that swept across Europe in history and wiped out almost all kingdoms. In the face of life and death, what does a mere change in the proportion of organisms mean?"

"More importantly, the maintenance and new construction of the artificial sperm bank has been continuing. This is a major event that overwhelms all internal conflicts and disputes. As long as the foundation continues to exist, the cyborg transformation is only an external change of the human form in the eyes of the decision makers, not a part of the Absolutely unacceptable taboo."

"The first batch of reformers were all volunteers. There is no way to force this kind of thing. A total of 52 volunteers were solicited in all bases and shelters around the world. During the one-week solicitation period, only [-] people signed up. The funniest thing is that all of them A criminal with a bad record."

"As long as he is a guy with a normal mind, he will not want to cut off his limbs and install cold and hard metal parts. Everyone dreams of having the powerful ability to destroy everything from heaven to earth, but I like Iron Man in the movie once. One thing, turning into a metal monster in reality is quite another."

"During the transformation of volunteers, research on specific drugs is also ongoing. Problems related to pathology and pathogens have been basically solved. The biggest problem still comes from the production of drugs. Because of the appearance of black clouds, a large number of plants have become extinct. Some plants have become extinct. Although vital medicinal materials can be cultivated in indoor farms, it takes time from sowing to maturity."

"This is the same as Yunnan Baiyao in peacetime. Chonglou is a very important main medicine, but Chonglou that can be used as medicine needs at least three years of growth."

"The transformation of the volunteers was successful, and the connection between the central nervous system and the human body chip was unimpeded. The problem of rejection between human biological tissues and metal components was also solved. Among them, the volunteers with the best overall response only passed a short period of time. I can move freely in just one week.”

"The reformers were assigned to two bases not far away, equipped with various anti-epidemic equipment, injected them with special drugs in advance, and became the first batch of nurses."

"They also received amnesty for it."

"With the release of various daily videos related to volunteers on the Internet, the public no longer responds with fear and strong resistance to mechanical transformation. More people are beginning to try to get in touch with these transformed people to gain a deeper understanding .”

Ling Zihan was surprised by this statement: "Understand? As for what you just said, the time before and after should be very short, and it is still during the plague. Medical and nursing staff are equivalent to their own isolation elements for ordinary people, so how can we talk about it? Do you understand?"

"...This..." Victoria suddenly became a little embarrassed: "The problem is a bit complicated, but the explanation is very simple and logical."

"That's right. Among the first batch of volunteer reformers, there was a man named Moneo who was originally from Canada. Regarding his place of origin, I must explain that Moneo's ancestors are Canadians, so both his parents and himself are in the same country. This was inherited when computers entered identity data. The entire data entry method is still used today. Of course, there are no longer strict national boundaries and nationalities, but as long as you have the authority to access relevant information, you will understand this. "

"Don't ask me why this is happening, I don't know what's going on."

"Although Moneo was imprisoned for killing a grown man in an asylum due to an altercation, he was forgiven and recognized by the general public for volunteering and entering the closed area to care for the sick. . At least on a moral level.”

Ling Zihan took out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket and nodded understandingly: "Doctor, please continue, I am very interested in your story."

This friendly remark made Victoria laugh, and she continued: "The next thing I want to say is related to you men, and you will definitely find it very interesting."

Ling Zihan was quite surprised: "Oh, what are you referring to?"

"About male genitalia." Perhaps because she is a doctor by profession, Victoria made no secret of this: "The bacteria that cause variant hemorrhagic fever is not just a variant of E. coli. Later research found that the probability of human urinary tract infection is much higher. High. According to the traditional treatment, most of the cases are based on drugs, but the semi-mechanical transformation has opened a new door, and many people in the United Doctors Association have also turned their research direction to reduce the risk of disease, and even allow humans to achieve Absolute immunity in the true sense."

Ling Zihan asked doubtfully: "Absolute immunity? What does this mean?"

Victoria explained: "Human biological tissues have various characteristics, and the most basic protective layer is the skin. If the surface is slightly damaged, the regeneration mechanism inside the human body responds immediately. A large number of platelets gather at the wound to stop bleeding, and the damaged tissue proliferates in large numbers Filling, more nutrients will also be enriched towards this point... All in all, the human body has a strong self-repair and self-healing ability, which is an advantage that we have produced and are proud of during the long evolution process."

"For a long time, there has been a theory circulating in the medical community that humans can reach a higher level of evolution, become immune to all currently known germs, and have a stronger ability to repair physiological tissues. Regardless of acupuncture, From a knife attack or even a more devastating gunshot wound, the physiological system can repair itself in a matter of minutes to half a year."

Ling Zihan felt like he was listening to the Arabian Nights, and he couldn't help blurting out surprised words: "How is this possible?"

Victoria is obviously used to the same reaction from other listeners: "In theory, it is possible. The premise is that the physiological mechanism of the injured has been adjusted to an unprecedented intensity, and a large amount of nutrients are stored in the body that can be mobilized at any time. It can be converted into relevant substances that can be used within a short time."

Ling Zihan reacted quickly: "From the perspective you said, the human body has become a factory with complex functions and efficient operation of various functions."

"Your understanding is correct, and the metaphor is just right." Victoria praised: "Human beings have been repeating one thing since the beginning of their birth, which is to adapt to the environment, abandon the parts that are not good for themselves, and strengthen everything they need. Research shows that there are a large number of parasitic bacteria and parasites inside the human body, but not all parasitic bacteria and parasites are harmful to the human body. Regardless of symbiosis or coexistence, a considerable number of them have adapted, or should be said to have been adapted by the human body. Just like crocodiles With toothpick birds, clownfish and sea anemones, flagellates and ruminants..."

"It took a long time for humans to adapt to this situation. Most parasites and parasites were fatal to the first generation of humans. The most typical example is E. coli, which can help break down food in the human gut, and the human body It can provide these bacteria with a place to live and food. The two depend on each other and live together."

Ling Zihan said seriously: "But in the era you mentioned, E. coli mutated, and the mortality rate of infected people was extremely high."

Victoria's expression became a little serious: "That's why there were divergences in the direction of disease research at that time. Some doctors believed that the change in the bacteria that coexisted with humans was due to something wrong with humans. They attributed it all to the shelter. It is caused by closed space and narrow environment. Of course, it may also be radiation from the surface."

Ling Zihan asked while thinking, "Is there any evidence for this theory?"

"No." Victoria shook her head: "But whether it is the emergence of mutant E. coli or the case of mechanical transformation of Moneo, both provide a brand-new idea that no one has thought of before."

Ling Zihan felt that he was coming into contact with the world's biggest secret that had been hidden for a long time. He couldn't wait to ask: "What are you referring to?"

Victoria suddenly became a little hesitant. After a while, she regained her previous mood and said in a steady tone: "Miniature."

"This goes back to the human body modification plan I mentioned before. Reduce the original biological components of human beings and replace them with mechanical parts. When the biological volume is greatly reduced, the chances of infection or injury are also reduced, and the body's immunity The protective circle of the mechanism has also been strengthened.”

Ling Zihan has a very deep understanding of this: "This is like on the battlefield, are there more soldiers defending a fixed area?"

"But there is a prerequisite for doing so." Victoria said: "Humans must reach an extremely high level of deployment and use of their own energy and comprehensive abilities."

Ling Zihan smiled slightly: "This kind of thing is just talk. Hehe...Doctor, I am beginning to understand what you said before. Yes, it is true, and it can only exist at the theoretical level. If there is Such a person, he is definitely looked up to by everyone, and becomes an evolutionary star that everyone envies, envies, hates, and countless eyes focus on."

Victoria shrugged: "So it's not surprising that Moneo has become a hero in the eyes of the general public."

"This guy is full of violent factors. The period of confinement in the asylum prison had an impact on his character and outlook on life. After volunteering and accepting mechanical transformation, Moneo's behavior was seen by some people. It’s more of a confession. He’s been very good, even excellent, in his patient care. So naturally, he’s become a moral icon for a lot of people.”

Ling Zihan smiled slightly: "If I'm not mistaken, there should be an official push behind this, right?"

Victoria did not deny: "Yes, they need such a benchmark. Especially under the dual impact of chaos and plague, it is a very common practice to deliberately create iconic characters on a moral level."

(End of this chapter)