Korean TV series: King of Peninsula 1997

Chapter 558 The Source of Desire

"In fact, the origin of the 'brain development rate' theory is uncertain," Dr. Bai smiled. "Even if we extend the time to ancient times, we can still see some murals and studies with the same connotation."

"The first formal proposal was made in 1908," Dr. Bai asked with a smile, "Can I sit down?"

Seeing Li You nod, Dr. Bai pulled out a chair and sat down. "At that time, American psychologist William James wrote in his book Human Energy that 'we now only use a small part of our intelligence and body', which means that people do not fully utilize their brains and bodies."

"Then there was World War II, when the head of the German Empire ordered the development of human weapons and conducted cruel experiments."

"Later, an article by a British doctor appeared," Dr. Bai paused, "The article was written by a brain expert. He found that young patients whose brain volume was greatly reduced due to cerebral edema may have normal or even extraordinary intelligence."

"It was after this that the term brain development rate began to become popular. Some people even believed that the reason why Einstein was so smart and great was because his brain development rate exceeded that of ordinary people."

Li You frowned, because brain development really has this effect.

He could literally read anything at great speed and reproduce it.

"As for the rumors from the outside scientific community," Dr. Bai smiled, "President Li, you don't have to take them seriously."

"The side effects of these people," Li You looked at Zhao Xian standing behind Dr. Bai, "What's going on?"

Dr. Bai narrowed his eyes and glanced at Li You inconspicuously. "The human brain is highly connected. Different areas need to transmit information and work together through a complex network of neurons."

"This means that different areas of the brain support and interact with each other, rather than just one part functioning independently."

Seeing that Li You didn't say anything, Dr. Bai simply continued, "Neuroplasticity is a key mechanism for brain development and learning. By using neuroplasticity, we can continuously improve the function and potential of the brain. The mechanism of neuroplasticity is regulated by multiple molecular and cellular mechanisms."

It was a very complicated theory, and Dr. Bai even made it sound complicated on purpose, but Li You didn't care.

He was more concerned about the key part that Dr. Bai mentioned.

During childhood and adolescence, the brain's neuroplasticity is higher, allowing them to adapt more easily.

Even as we age, neuroplasticity gradually decreases.

Li You understood why the side effects of transforming adults were so obvious.

Quan Zaijun's intercom vibrated twice. After listening to the message through the headset, he ran over and said, "President Nim, everything up there has been cleaned up."

"Do we need to call the reporters back in advance?"

Li You glanced at Dr. Bai and nodded, "Prolong the press conference."

Dr. Bai's eyes narrowed slightly, and he saw the threat from Li You.

"Yes."

At Li You's instruction, the police chief summoned reporters, and reporters soon swarmed in and arrived on the ground above their heads.

Outside the high walls, the police chief came out with a serious expression, "Although we are facing a criminal gang that commits crimes such as kidnapping, our police's determination and courage, as well as our persistence in justice, make us fearless of any challenge."

Dozens of meters below their feet, Dr. Bai was still answering Li You's questions.

"What are the side effects?" Dr. Bai looked at Li You with surprise, but in fact, there was already a spark of exploration in his eyes.

"The little witch is in my hands. What are the flaws of her telekinesis?"

"We have only detected violence so far."

Although he wanted to dissect the guy who was suspected of having super powers, Dr. Bai still said frankly, "The rest are just possibilities."

"Current research shows that the development of telekinesis requires a high level of activation of the prefrontal cortex and the parietal spatial perception area."

"It is known that different areas of the brain control different functions. For example, the prefrontal lobe is responsible for decision-making and impulse suppression, while the limbic system involves emotions and desires." "Do they influence each other?" Li You frowned.

"The brain is interconnected," Dr. Bai said very thoroughly. "If telekinesis continues to grow stronger, it will require more neural resources. Perhaps the increased activity in these areas will lead to a weakening of the inhibitory function of the prefrontal lobe."

"Because they are connected, the desire is enhanced, and neuroplasticity allows the frequently used ability area to expand and affect adjacent areas."

"for example?"

"The hypothalamus," Dr. Bai spread his hands, "is related to violence and sexual desire."

"Sexual desire?" Li You found something related to himself, but still asked calmly, "Aren't the current cases only about violence?"

"This is not surprising. First of all, higher cognitive functions share a common neural basis with the reproductive instinct," Dr. Bai said, feeling as if he were teaching a student.

"Because of overdevelopment of the brain, neurotransmitters in the brain will overflow, and the dopamine pathway will continue to be activated when maintaining precise telekinetic control. The dopamine overflow of the mesolimbic pathway strengthens the reward system, forming a neural coupling of 'super energy pleasure-sexual pleasure', but this is just a hypothesis."

"." Li You didn't understand, but he knew very well that Dr. Bai was right.

"So whether it's violence or sexual desire, is there any way to solve it?" Li You raised his eyebrows.

His question even made Zhao Xian, who was standing behind Dr. Bai, quietly shift his gaze to Dr. Bai.

Physical side effects and desire side effects are both side effects.

Zhao Xian was often driven by violent desires and did some irrational things, such as rushing into the line of fire. After using her abilities to restore her body, physical side effects always followed, torturing her for a while.

"To be honest," Dr. Bai spread his hands, "Based on the current technology."

"No, maybe we won't be able to do it even after a hundred years," she glanced at Zhao Xian calmly, "The physical side effects can be avoided with drugs, but the brain is too complicated. We haven't even developed superpowers yet. Those witches with superpowers..."

"The one in President Li's hand was grown naturally, and most of the others were copied by imitation."

"So," Li You sighed and stopped pretending, "you have no way to solve this side effect?"

Dr. Bai sensed that something was wrong, but he still nodded and said, "That's right."

"Tsk," Li You shook his head, "Then what use are you?"

"It won't be possible even after a hundred years," Li You sighed, "It's impossible to achieve transformation without side effects?"

"I can't do it," Dr. Bai didn't dare to hide it.

"He was transformed in childhood because his brain was overdeveloped and his body was not mature enough. The two will always be out of balance."

"People who are transformed after adulthood will definitely have side effects. The side effects on the brain and body will become more and more serious, and their lifespan will be shortened."

Li You sighed again, "Then you are indeed useless."

"Snapped!"

Zhao Xian admitted that she was a little shocked and confused when Dr. Bai's ponytail flew into her face.

It's not just the ponytail, but Dr. Bai who was just talking and explaining various theories to Li You.
My whole head exploded.

Li You used his telekinesis to crush her head and blocked the flying debris, blood, and brain matter.

The Kinmen security guards behind him almost vomited.

(End of this chapter)