Amber did not respond to the technical principles, but took Francia and the others to a construction site - in fact, the urbanization construction has not been completed yet, and judging from the land that has been designated, it is only about 90% completed.
In the distance, a group of engineering teams were rapidly implementing the construction according to the planned task flow. Their work was very simple, they only needed to move and splice the building components that were piled up not far away and pour them. ——From the components, it seemed that there were substation facilities, power distribution equipment, reinforced concrete, and some columns and grid frames.
However, Francia seemed to have a little doubt.
"Mr. Francia, do you have any in-depth knowledge of this type of construction technology? In fact, I can contact the person in charge of this project, which can dispel your country's doubts about our ability to build a new city, which will be a great benefit to our cooperation."
"Haha, I don't know anything about these technologies." Francia was not willing to agree. "But I want to know why the engineering team... wears those things?"
"Oh? But that's the 'work clothes' of the engineering team." Amber said casually without blinking as she looked at the people 'wearing' drive armor working around in the distance.
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Oh my god, you guys need to wear steel armor to work? And those patrolling guards have a large-caliber thing in their hands. Don't tell me this is also work clothes?
But what Amber said makes sense. Each of these modules weighs at least ten cubic meters. If they rely solely on manpower, a large number of transport vehicles will be needed. But with the drive armor, they can directly lift the building blocks with one hand.
In addition, the Luzon archipelago is actually inhabited by a large number of indigenous people who live a primitive life, so this precaution is still necessary.
In silence, UHV transmission towers, distribution stations, ordinary houses, warehouses, restaurants, factories and other buildings were completed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Francia estimated that a construction team of more than a dozen people, plus some helpers, could complete such a package of construction work within an hour. If the number of people was increased tenfold and the work was done at a high intensity, the infrastructure construction of a small city could indeed be completed within a month.
But I'm afraid their construction team is more than this number. Another question is that team building also takes time. How did they train so many staff members?
Not to mention high-end technology companies like Shencheng Group, Nien-Entropy Group is a big player in the manufacturing industry. When it expands, it needs to train a large number of middle and low-level employees, but what's going on with their speed?
That's right, even if there are technical reserves, it takes time to cultivate the experience and skills of the employees below. This can be achieved quickly thanks to a derivative application of the Nongdan computer, which has a high-speed learning function that amplifies the spirit by interfering with the brain.
Chapter 378: The giant enterprise devours everything, without its external
One thing that needs to be made clear is that although the industries under the Academy City have formed a tight-knit giant consortium and are about to transform into a physical government, they are still enterprises in terms of system. Therefore, it needs a large number of employees. Their technology, skills, and experience are needed to form labor capacity. In the short term, it is okay to use the "Honkai" natives as the backbone of initial development, but it is not acceptable in the long run.
Because no matter what, high-level talents are limited, while the demand for labor caused by expansion is unlimited. It is imperative to improve the efficiency of talent training. Academy City still needs to continue to develop its technological advantages. If it targets local residents and converts a large number of people into corporate employees, it can automatically gain the high loyalty of employees by relying on the rich living materials brought by advanced productivity.
The reason is simple: the harder your life was in the past, the more you cherish your present life.
Kusher in the construction team is a person with this mentality. He was originally just a dock worker in Morro Bay, doing hard labor all day long, with unstable income, and often had to pick up garbage to make a living in order to support his family. However, this situation changed dramatically not long ago -
The workers were suddenly notified that the dock was going to undergo renovations. According to the foreman, the current employees would be transferred to other places. Originally, Kusher felt that a local like himself who did odd jobs had no chance. However, to his surprise, he was qualified and his treatment was very different from before: employee dormitories, complete employee protection, triple overtime pay... and other treatments that he had never dreamed of before.
Then he asked around with other workers and found out they were in the same situation. He discussed it with his family and decided to take a risk. Otherwise, there would be no hope in living the same life. If possible, who would want to live in a slum all their life?
When he first came here, these modern buildings were not large enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. In Kusher's eyes, it was just a small town reclaimed from the dense forest. In fact, the central area of Medan New City is almost there. This is just the prototype of a satellite city in the Medan New City metropolitan area plan. Kusher and a group of workers sat in the construction team's special transport vehicle. When driving through the streets of the town, the workers chatted with each other to ease their uneasy emotions about the future, while Kusher looked out the window into the distance.
There are all kinds of shops on both sides of the road, and the wide streets make the overall look clean and tidy, which is far from the narrow and cramped living environment with sewage in the past. The transparent glass windows reflect the sunlight, and inside are a large number of clothes, home appliances, books, hardware, stationery, etc., as well as functional buildings such as hospitals and comprehensive supermarkets.
Kusher was inevitably surprised. He was not surprised by the shops and buildings, but by the familiar faces in some places. For example, the owner of the clothing store was a tailor shop owner he knew. How did he open a store here? Is this city a major project led by the government?
Unfortunately, the vehicle did not stop here, but drove to the residence. There, Kusher received his own house, a real residence, and his family - his wife Cecil and daughter Kelly were also sent here. After seeing it with their own eyes, the family of three found that they received a 120-square-meter, 3-meter-high single-story house with a kitchen, bathroom and back garden.
The next step was to pack the luggage and clean the house. Then Kusher quickly remembered the job he was assigned to do and picked up a terminal. The team leader said that all the information was in it. How could he use this thing?
But he didn't need to worry. The terminal started automatically and gave the required information based on Kusher's ID card. Since Kusher, a dock worker, could not read a few words, the terminal AI also made a voice broadcast. His daughter Kelly looked at the talking iron box with wide eyes.
[Kushel, your work unit is the 2302 Construction Team of Medan New City, and your working hours are from 9 am to 5 pm...]
"Oh, I want to know how much my salary is?" Kusher asked nervously. He thought that if he could live in a house like this, he could accept a lower salary. At most, he would have to work harder.
[Hello, your salary is 700 points per month, and there are 500 employee minimum guarantee points (advance payment). ]
"What are points?" This confused him.
[Points are the basic currency unit required for transactions in Medan New City, covering everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation. You can check the 'Oasis Business' function for the specific price. ]
Kusher quickly looked up the prices and compared them, and found that the points here were much more cost-effective for buying things than pesos (the currency of Luzon). According to the instructions, this was an "employee discount", and 500 points were living expenses advanced from the salary, and relief supplies could be received in advance.
I am so lucky. I don’t have much money in reserve. I am lucky enough not to go hungry every day.
After discussing with his wife, the two quickly planned what to buy based on the daily necessities in the room. When they walked towards the supermarket, as expected, they encountered a large group of people who were rushing to buy daily necessities.
While passing by the shops on the roadside, Kusher also had a conversation with the tailor shop owner as he wished, and unexpectedly found that the other party also used the same "points" system, and the whole town used this system. When talking about the reason for coming here, the tailor said that the previous shop was transferred and it seemed that someone else had taken it over, and other vendors he knew had come in one after another in the past few days. From their description, it seems that Morro Bay's commercial street will also undergo similar rectification.
Even a small figure like Kusher could sense that an amazing change had taken place in the country. At the same time, he couldn't understand why these big companies were willing to spend money to provide benefits to the peasants.
But in reality, this doesn’t actually cost that much for large groups like Shencheng Anti-Entropy, because they are essentially giant companies that have joined together.
From people's food, clothing, housing, transportation, birth, aging, illness and death, to the education industry, medical and other public services, and even military, cutting-edge technology, energy industry, Internet, finance, etc., all are manifestations of giant companies. Only those who can complete the entire control from upstream to downstream of the industrial chain can be called giant companies.
This is not a single-industry type of enterprise. The value generated by the labor of the members of the giant enterprise will eventually return to the giant enterprise in the same way and then be fed back to its members. This is just an expansion cycle.
Once the pace of expansion begins, it will not stop. The giant company will eventually swallow up everything, and in the end there will be no more external things.
Chapter 379 New Human Plan
If giant companies are used as an abstract expression, then the world can only end (trapped on Earth) or be reborn (flying into space) in the hands of giant companies. The reason is that capital is enriched in the modern world, and resources are constantly concentrated in the upper class. The development of technology will further widen the gap between ordinary people and the upper class. Not to mention the "hovering loop" of Academy City, the surveillance system of modern cities is developing in an all-pervasive direction. The era of resistance by raising one's arms is gone forever.
This point is basically the same in the magic world. If Qin Xuan hadn't done what he did, all kinds of magic resources would be concentrated in large organizations, such as the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower, whether noble or civilian, is clinging to its own power, and the civilian faction is just absorbing the "elite among the civilians" for its own use, without any intention of dividing its own interests and giving them to the majority of grassroots magicians.
Therefore, as the times evolve, the first to disappear are the lower-class magicians and sorcerers who make a living alone with magic, because the gap in bloodline and resources makes them unable to resist, and they have no way to survive unless they become laborers or vassals of the nobles.
However, the era of using magic to exercise mystery is finally over, and magic workshops around the world will lose their effectiveness as the Great Source gradually withers. Therefore, the next to disappear are the families of magicians in various places, and local nobles will be extinct one after another. The clock tower with the tomb of the spirits may become the last bastion of the magic world.
However, at this time, it was already the ember era of magic, and perhaps even casting simple magic was a huge consumption. The Clock Tower could only merge with the giant companies in the secular world, or resist, or be swallowed up.
In the end, it is still the era of giant enterprises.
This is also a fact that has already happened in a certain world line. Although the process is different, the forces called Western European chaebols merged with the Holy Church and eventually became the rulers who monopolized resources. The poor countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia were just lambs waiting to be devoured.
However, the Western European chaebols eventually froze technology related to space exploration and chose to stand still, but Academy City would not do that.
Academy City not only aims to achieve space exploration, but also to liberate all mankind. The first step is to liberate people's abilities and potential through technology, and everything starts with this small "learning device" in front of you.
On his first day at work, Kusher carefully picked up the helmet-like device as if it were a god. According to the leader of the construction team, they would be responsible for the construction of Medan New City from today. Kusher originally thought that he, a dock worker, would just move bricks or something. But it turned out that he was going to do serious construction work.
How could this be possible? He simply couldn't do it.
However, the team leader said that this device was needed to quickly learn the operating knowledge of the construction site. To be honest, Kusher didn't quite believe it, but the equipment looked quite expensive, so he had no choice but to wear it as required by the company.
[User: Kusher, a worker of the 2302nd Construction Team of Medan New City, certification completed]
[Knowledge modules you need: basic language and writing (English), basic mathematics and physics, basic architecture, basic mechanical operation...]
[Knowledge model is being generated... Mental simulation real image is being recorded... Biomass computer program is loaded and input is about to begin]
[Please concentrate and stay awake]
Kusher was still thinking about the meaning of the many nouns in the language broadcast, when suddenly - a large number of images, or vivid memories, suddenly appeared in his mind. He suddenly understood stress theory, circuit principles, operating knowledge required on construction sites, and basic usage of machinery including drive armor... It was as if he had thought about everything.
That's right, his thinking was extremely clear, completely different from his previous chaotic brain state, and he had the confidence that he could get started on the job right away.
Huh? Did this device suddenly make him smarter?
Actually not.
In the final analysis, the learning device is a byproduct of the use of computers to interfere with the minds of people with special abilities. It uses biological mental principles and, based on thinking patterns that are loaded with high-speed computing and other mental abilities, it conducts high-speed thinking on pre-set information such as language, logic, movement, personality, and emotions, and ultimately fixes the results of thinking (conclusions, knowledge, experience), which become a kind of ability through practice.
It is equivalent to having a few more skill points, which can help you light up basic physics Lv1, basic mathematics Lv1, architecture Lv1... and so on.
Although ordinary people have not developed super powers, they can still complete mentally assisted learning through learning devices.
Most of the people with special abilities in Academy City did not accept this adjustment. First, because people with special abilities have undergone spiritual development, their thinking ability is different from that of ordinary people, and these basic knowledge are just a piece of cake for them (except for a certain white-haired girl). Second, because their abilities are not fully developed, and their learning devices are not mature, or they are not in their final ideal form.
Mebius and other people involved in the development of super powers believe that the ultimate form of this technology is not limited to ordinary knowledge, but should be to integrate all the abilities and application technologies included in the library (including those that will be added in the future) into the thinking and practical abilities of all human beings through meme implantation. In other words, humans can freely use all abilities.
By then, everyone will be "omnipotent", a "superman" who surpasses modern humans, a capital "man", who has completely transcended the physical, soul, and spiritual levels.
This is the model of the "new human" envisioned by Academy City.
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Just as Kusher quickly absorbed the knowledge and began to devote himself to his architectural career, there was a knock on the door of his house. Kusher's wife Cecil, who was at home, was a little nervous when she first came here, but she finally opened the door because the person standing outside was a young and energetic woman who didn't look like a bad person.
"you are?"
"Hello! I'm Susanna, the HR specialist." The visitor's long golden-orange hair shone brightly in the sun, just like her friendly smile. "I'm here to register employees."
"Oh...thank you." Cecil didn't quite understand, "But I should still be looking for a job...?"
“No, in Metro Medan, everyone is an employee. If you don’t work in a specific company or organization, you should be classified as an individual employee.”
Chapter 380: 0% unemployment rate, abandoned children and social support system
Under the system of Academy City, there is no "unemployment" in the control areas occupied by various industries, that is, the unemployment rate is 0%.
Whether it is a minor, an elderly person, or a freelancer, everyone will get their own identity here. Individual employees, even newborn babies, need to obtain this identity.
However, if you think about it from another perspective, this is just a unique certification, including for those who have not entered the company to work. The advantage is that even if people with this status do not work, they can still get the minimum welfare (housing, medical care, food relief, etc.), ensuring a life under low conditions; and after signing a labor contract with any company, they can still upgrade the contract and become a formal employee, and divide various responsibilities and welfare benefits according to the job category.
Perhaps it was Susanna's relatively lively and immature impression that made Cecil relax his guard, and the two of them quickly completed the employee registration procedure.
Then, Susanna looked at Kelly, who was playing with toys at home. "By the way, Mrs. Cecil, your daughter is already of school age, right? Um, have you considered sending her to school?"
"Which parent wouldn't want this condition?" Cecil's tone was flat when she mentioned this. She was already grateful for her current life and having her own house, which was a condition she could never dream of. However, she was worried that the expenses that would come with it would be completely different from before.
Apart from anything else, if you have a good house, you have to maintain a good life, and the costs of water, electricity, food and clothing will increase. This is a completely different consumption level from the past life of hunger and fullness. If you add the expenses of the children's schooling...Cecil and her husband do not have the confidence to keep the family going.
"Hey, ma'am, the cost of education in Medan New City may not be as high as yours, right?"
"Really? But I've seen the introductions to your educational institutions on the terminal, and many of them are full-boarding schools..."
"No, Mrs. Cecil. In fact, many of the kindergartens you see were originally converted from orphanages. And we don't have the kind of curriculum you imagine."
Academy City and its subordinate industries are also involved in the education industry, not to mention the large number of private schools and orphanages in the headquarters, which also include some institutions for super power development projects. Luzon has also begun to build schools, one purpose is to train people with special abilities, and the other is to receive children's upbringing and education from their parents.
The reason for this is also not funny. In a nutshell, the welfare provided by Academy City is too good, and some parents want to abandon their children, so they only pay the admission fee to Academy City, confirm that their children have entered the dormitory, and then disappear.
Although such parents are undoubtedly scumbags, the children are innocent. In response, Academy City has introduced a special system to protect these "abandoned children". The first measure taken by the relevant education department is to establish a special orphanage. The second is to set up positions such as childcare and reform the juvenile education system in the headquarters and branch control areas.
The innovation is to return all the rights of raising and educating to the Academy City. For example, in terms of knowledge education, due to the increasing maturity of learning devices, the cost of this part can be almost ignored. In other words, it is estimated that there will be no frequent lectures, homework, examinations, etc. in general education in the future.
In terms of the concept education and daily upbringing of minors, Academy City has set up special "professional parents" positions. Applicants for this position need to undergo professional training, testing, and psychological tests by psychics to be qualified, ensuring that these professional parents can treat their children correctly and have educational philosophies that are in line with Academy City.
In this way, until adulthood, the child's upbringing will be under the control of professional parents, eliminating any harm caused by scumbag parents and other "original family" conflicts.
Then, this system is not only for abandoned children, but also for minors in the society at large who need this kind of centralized care, which can also alleviate the worries of both parents who have no time to take care of their children at work. At the same time, educational institutions also allow parents to visit their children in their spare time.
"——That's it. The school you sent your child to is not what you imagined."
In fact, perhaps because it was her first time doing this kind of work, Susana stuttered in her reading, but at least she made Cecil understand what kind of system this was. "In fact, the educational institutions in Medan New City are also recruiting this kind of 'professional parents'. Mrs. Cecil happens to be in the state of... individual employee. Why don't you give it a try?"
Susanna's suggestion made sense. Cecil thought about it and confirmed her intention, but she had to wait until her husband came back to discuss and decide on the answer.
"call."
Susanna communicated with each family like this, and her tongue was almost tied at the end of the day.
beep-
"Eh——internal communication? Oh! Is it Alvette-senpai?"
At this moment, Susanna opened the terminal and a gray-haired figure jumped out, almost scaring her.
"Hi~ Susanna, are you done with your work over there? Why don't you come over? We might have a celebration party here later, so why not come and have a meal?" Alvette spoke openly about the free meal.
"Ah, isn't this a bad idea?" Susanna looked around carefully to make sure no one was paying attention, then whispered, "And Senior Alvette, aren't you working at that...launch base? This road is a bit far."
Susanna looked toward the north but didn't reveal her location.
"Hey, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I haven't finished the data observation here yet. You come over first. When the time comes, my work will probably be finished."
"Ah? What on earth is going on that requires so much overtime?"
"It's nothing, just a fireworks show."
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At the same time, in the 12th district of Academy City, at the Dusk Street Sanatorium.
The atmosphere seemed a bit tense, but everyone on the scene was very restrained. To be exact, it was the spirit of Aponia that calmed Father Hansa and the four nuns down.
"Ms. Aponia," Hansa's expression was relatively harmonious, not as excited as the nuns, "You have been 'entertaining' us for many days. I wonder when it will 'end'?"
Hansa refers to an act these days called hospitality as house arrest.
Chapter 381: The Holy Church, how many crimes are committed in the name of faith
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