Chapter 25: Historical Closed Loop (Additional Update for Alliance Leader Fran!)
VV shook her head:
"I still can't understand what you mean, unless you are a time traveler who can travel back to the world 600 years ago. Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and there is no scientific theory to support this experiment."
Lin Xian smiled:
"It's probably what you think, but you don't need to understand why, just do what I say."
Lin Xian just stood in front of the statue and watched the Rhine Sky City fall from the sky, and then he really understood Zhao Yingjun's intention.
Even in this world, a lot of history is fake.
But in the corridor of Zhao Yingjun's personal exhibition hall, she still left herself a few real histories.
The most critical year is in-
2026.
This year, Zhao Yingjun hugged the Pomeranian named VV for the last time, said goodbye to it, and slept in the hibernation cabin.
Lin Xian didn't know whether Zhao Yingjun really raised such a puppy.
But he understood Zhao Yingjun's "meaning".
He had failed before 2026.
Although I don't know who I lost to, I must have failed, or even died and is no longer alive.
Therefore, Zhao Yingjun started from 2026, at the cost of her life, to design such a puzzle spanning 600 years, to leave a secret weapon that can turn defeat into victory for her past self, who is destined to meet her again in 600 years.
Lin Xian also guessed at the beginning what Zhao Yingjun's gift was.
For example.
Tell yourself directly, who is the enemy? Where is the enemy? What is the genius club? How to join the genius club?
If the answers to these questions are told to yourself directly, then the self in 2023 will definitely turn the situation around and occupy a huge intelligence advantage.
But...
With the in-depth exploration of Rhine Sky City, Lin Xian also felt the dilemma faced by Zhao Yingjun.
She is not completely free.
Too specific information clues must not be left to yourself, otherwise they will be discovered by the genius club before you find them.
Although she and the genius club are not enemies.
But.
Whether it is the construction of Rhine Sky City or the construction of super artificial intelligence VV, they are actually subject to very strict supervision and very harsh restrictions.
Lin Xian has reason to believe that the enemy who secretly controls everything is the Genius Club.
They deleted a lot of VV's codes and added a lot of restrictions to VV, with the purpose of not wanting this artificial intelligence to become more powerful.
However... this also indirectly shows that.
The Genius Club is afraid that VV will become too powerful. 】
Just like the cosmological constant 42.
Lin Xian currently does not know what the Genius Club is, nor does he know how to join them or defeat them.
But in short.
What they fear, they go to find what they have, this theory is always right.
The reason why Zhao Yingjun was able to deceive the Genius Club in the end was actually the complicated codes.
Those codes must run for more than 200 years before they can coincidentally generate a new instruction at 12:42:00 noon on August 28, 2624.
Not to mention that it is difficult to find this in the 1.2 billion lines of code of the first generation VV, even if it is found, what will it change?
Just like myself now, the biggest thing they can do is to make the Rhine Sky City fall like now.
There are hundreds of sky cities like the Rhine Sky City all over the world. Even if I blow up one, it will not change any situation. As long as the genius club is willing, it can still crush me, a little ant.
The genius club 600 years later is too powerful and cannot be defeated at all.
But...
What about 600 years ago?
If a super artificial intelligence like VV can be owned by me 600 years ago, and there is no underlying code to restrict it, what kind of terrifying existence will it develop into?
Lin Xian believes in Zhao Yingjun's judgment.
He also believes in the wisdom of the best scientists in the human world for hundreds of years.
VV.
It must have capabilities that are hundreds or tens of thousands of times stronger than now, but they have not been discovered.
This is worth a gamble.
Zhao Yingjun sacrificed her life to help him, a loser in this world, turn the tables. How could I let them down?
After killing Ji Xinshui, Lin Xian didn't know what Copernicus' attitude was towards him.
But from the fact that Ji Xinshui was so easy to deceive...
Perhaps Copernicus didn't often meet Ji Xinshui, communicate a lot, and treat her as his own child.
But no matter what, there was not much time left for him to grow and become stronger.
Even if VV was brought back 600 years ago, there would still be a certain risk of exposure.
He had to take a gamble.
Zhao Yingjun believed in him so much that she sacrificed 600 years for him; how could I let her down?
And one thing that made Lin Xian even more convinced was...
After hundreds of years of development.
VV is still based on binary.
This is a very intriguing place.
According to his understanding, humans should not use binary computers in hundreds of years.
So, any counterintuitive place must be the answer.
As long as VV's program runs on a binary basis, it will run exactly the same whether it is 2624, 2023, or even 2999.
"VV, you said that your first-generation version has 1.2 billion lines of code, but a large part of it hides the last string of instructions in the name of security. If you remove all these complicated programs, you will have the most streamlined program. How many lines of code are there in total?”
"3.9 billion rows."
VV replied.
Lin Xian shook his head:
"It's still too much."
He held his chin and began to think.
He thought of the plot in the movie "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". In order to obtain the truth and secrets of the universe, the advanced civilization of the universe built a supercomputer to seek answers.
This shows that the intelligence of supercomputers far exceeds that of physical life.
So for my current predicament, instead of thinking about it myself, it is better to use the power of VV.
So, he opened his eyes and raised his head:
"Well, VV, I'll give you a question. You think about it carefully and then give me an answer."
The trash can robot nodded and stood straight.
"Let's assume and reason first."
Lin Xian said seriously:
"First of all, I have a special ability that allows me to travel back and forth between 2023 and today today every day. But the time I can stay is limited, only the 12 hours from 12:42 noon to 00:42 am. And once When you return to this world the next day, it will also start at 12:42, and everything will cycle within these 12 hours.”
"Secondly, because I have to come to you on a helium balloon, the time we have available is not 12 hours, probably only four or five hours at night at most. I will shout VV immediately after landing next to the statue of Zhao Yingjun and Give the password to activate you.”
"Finally, regarding my memory, let's assume that I can only memorize 100 lines of code a day. After waking up in 2023, I will enter these codes into the computer; then I will fall asleep and look for you the next day, starting from the 101st line. Start reciting every line of code; on the third day, start reciting from 201 lines of code... By repeating this, I plan to bring you, the super artificial intelligence, completely back to 2023, 600 years ago. "
"So, my question is-"
"To ensure that it can run on a personal computer in 2023 and that the core functions are complete, how many lines of code does your program need at least?]"
"Note that I only need the most basic core functions. You can quietly learn, evolve, iterate, and supplement knowledge through the Internet. So streamline your code as much as possible, and save one line if you can."
"This is my complete question. Please think carefully about your answer and give me an answer that no matter how many times I ask you this, you will give me the exact same answer every time."
…
Lin Xian asked a very complete question.
He must ensure that no matter where and when VV is asked this question, he can give the same answer.
Otherwise, it would be a waste of time to copy over and over again, and when the program is finally run, it will be full of bugs.
After hearing this question, VV fell silent.
It can be seen that it is thinking seriously.
For such a powerful super artificial intelligence, it has been silent for so long. This question is even more difficult for it.
Lin Xian is also self-aware.
My requirements are indeed harsh.
The CPU processing power of personal computers is very low, far less than that of supercomputers; in addition, it requires the VV mechanism to compress the number of lines of code, which is also a very difficult task;
But Lin Xian believed in VV.
At least my own question is much simpler than "What is the secret and meaning of the universe?" "What does the cosmological constant 42 mean?"
VV is much smarter than yourself and any artificial intelligence in the world. Just believe in it.
finally……
Waited for about ten minutes.
The trash can robot raised its head:
"133,941 lines, this is the minimum amount of code. It has been streamlined to the extreme. There cannot be a single line less. And 130,000 lines of code is just the most basic program. I still need to go through a lot of experience in your era. Only after a long period of learning, updating, and self-iteration can I become what I am now.”
Lin Xian covered his forehead.
Still too much...
Even if it is to memorize 500 lines of code in one day, it will take nearly a year, not to mention how it is impossible to memorize 500 lines of code in one day.
"Lin Xian, I think you are wrong."
VV’s eyes flickered and looked at Lin Xian:
"I know, you must think that 130,000 lines of code is too much. But just because you are a programming layman, it doesn't mean you can't learn it. If you take the time to learn the most basic programming language logic, you can memorize it in one night. A few hundred lines is not that difficult.”
"After all, you are copying code, not writing code from scratch. Apart from testing your memory, this is not a difficult task. It is the same as reciting the text. There is no need for error checking or debugging. What you see All are correct answers.”
"Bringing me back from the future world to 600 years ago is not a simple matter in itself. What's more, you don't have any recording tools. You can only memorize through your brain. Improving your understanding of programming language is the only way to speed up. ”
"If it is true as you said... I am the gift left to you by Ms. Zhao Yingjun, then I very much look forward to you taking me back to the past and letting us meet 600 years ago."
Lin Xian took a deep breath and nodded.
What VV said makes sense.
How can it be so easy to turn defeat into victory, save the world, etc.?
In order to leave a little clue for himself, Zhao Yingjun stayed alone for 600 years... Compared with this kind of persistence, it is nothing more than learning the logic of the programming language, which is not that difficult.
As VV said.
Copying code by yourself is just like memorizing English texts. As long as you master the logic and grammar, it may not be impossible to memorize hundreds of lines in one night.
"That's right." Lin Xian suddenly turned around and looked at the trash can robot:
"If I take you back 600 years ago, you won't disown me, right? In the end, there will be an omnic crisis and I will recognize the thief as my father or something."
"Of course not." The trash can robot waved its mechanical clamp:
"Have you forgotten the recognition voice and the activation password? That is the most critical core. Only these two things can wake up and activate me."
I see.
Lin Xian almost forgot about this.
He still couldn't figure it out... Where did this code for recognizing sounds come from?
Obviously I am not sure if I am VV.
Where did Zhao Yingjun get his voice?
"Forget it, it's not an important thing."
Lin Xian stood up from the stone:
"Then let the success or failure of history...begin to change from this moment on."
"Will you start memorizing the code from now on?" VV raised his head and looked at Lin Xian.
"No, let's start tomorrow. It's too late today."
Lin Xian raised his wrist and looked at his watch.
00:41.
He raised his head, looked at the full moon rising directly above, and looked at the black hand shadow pointing straight to the sky:
"Let's see how long you can hide it."
boom! ! ! ! !
boom! ! ! ! !
boom! ! ! ! !
The white light that arrived on time burned everything.
In the corner of the bedroom, Lin Xian opened his eyes.
…
…
Boom, boom, boom.
The next day, it was time to get off work in the afternoon.
Lin Xian was reading in his office in the Rhine Building when there was a knock on the door.
"Please come in."
He put down the "JAVA Programming Tutorial" in his hand and raised his head.
"Mr. Zhao?"
Lin Xian was surprised. This was the first time Zhao Yingjun came to his office.
"not bad."
Zhao Yingjun smiled and looked around Lin Xian's brand new office. Although the area was not as large as hers, the layout inside was obviously more comfortable than her workaholic style:
“Very clean and tidy.”
Lin Xian smiled and stood up:
"What kind of wind brought you here?"
"I come here often." Zhao Yingjun came over and looked at Lin Xian:
"It's just that you're not here usually. Now the main business of Rheinland Company still relies on MX Company. Many contracts and authorization matters require my signature. Sometimes I don't trust them, so I will come and see for myself..."
Zhao Yingjun's voice became softer and softer, and he touched his face:
"Is there something stuck on my face?"
Only then did Lin Xian notice that he had been looking at Zhao Yingjun too directly. He lowered his head and smiled:
"No, it just feels like I haven't seen you for a while."
He was in a trance just now.
Recalling what I saw in my dream, Zhao Yingjun kept entering the hibernation cabin, his face getting slightly older every time he came out, and the traces of time on the white jade statue, I felt that when I saw the 24-year-old Zhao Yingjun now, there was indeed a kind of It's like an illusion from another world.
"Look what you said, we just met two days ago."
Zhao Yingjun chuckled, walked to Lin Xian's desk, and looked at a series of programming textbooks placed on his desk.
C language, C++, JAVA, python...
"Why did you suddenly start learning this?"
"There are so many arts, so it's not overwhelming." Lin Xian spread his hands and said:
"Isn't artificial intelligence a hot field now? I wonder if RWE should develop in this area? Of course, I just want to have a general understanding first."
After hearing this, Zhao Yingjun couldn't help but laugh:
"Then your books are too basic. These are the most basic coding textbooks... but it's not bad to start from scratch."
She raised her head and thought:
“The one that impressed me most about artificial intelligence was Google’s AlphaGo, the one that could play Go. At first, the top human chess players could beat it by chance, but as it updated and iterated through its self-learning, now Human Go players have no chance of winning against Alpha Dog.”
Lin Xian nodded.
Alpha dog.
dog?
He was suddenly very curious...
Did Zhao Yingjun really raise a puppy named VV? Or is that period of history fabricated to deceive the world?
"Speaking of dogs." Lin Xian made a stiff transition:
"I really like puppies, but because my mother has always been allergic to the hair of cats and dogs, she has never had the opportunity to raise one since she was a child. When I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to raise one."
Zhao Yingjun raised his eyebrows:
"Do you like puppies? I never heard you say that."
"Ah, this didn't come out of the blue."
"I just raised a puppy." Zhao Yingjun said casually.
Lin Xian raised his head:
"Really? What breed is it?"
"It's a Pomeranian. I've had it for several years." Zhao Yingjun paused and counted:
"When I went abroad to study, my mother gave it to me because she was afraid I would be lonely. It's been 7 years now... It's not young for a dog."
Lin Xian was surprised that they were all right:
"Then... What's the name of your Pomeranian?"
"VV." Zhao Yingjun said with a smile:
"Is it a strange name?"
"It's a bit strange."
"When I first got it, When I first saw it, it was just born and very small. Its cry sounded like VV, VV... I thought it was very interesting, so I named it VV. "
"But you know that Pomeranians are notoriously irritable and always like to yell. They are small in size but have a bad temper. If you want to raise a puppy, I recommend you choose a more obedient breed, which will save you a lot of trouble."
"Pomeranian... is not bad, I think it is very cute."
Lin Xian didn't know much about dogs, and he was just saying something.
But Zhao Yingjun's dandelion-like Pomeranian, he did see it in the projection corridor 600 years later, and it was indeed very cute. He was speaking from the heart.
"I didn't expect you to be so interested in puppies."
Zhao Yingjun looked up at the clock on the wall of the office. It was already time to get off work:
"Since you like Pomeranians so much... do you want to come to my house to take a look?"
Hmm?
Lin Xian was a little caught off guard.
What is this development?
"Is this...convenient?" Lin Xian couldn't think of how to answer for a moment.
"What's inconvenient about this."
Zhao Yingjun smiled:
"There's no one else at home, I live alone."
...
Just like that, inexplicably, Lin Xian got on Zhao Yingjun's car to go home.
In fact, the reason why Lin Xian didn't refuse was because he really wanted to meet this puppy named VV.
I always feel that there is an inexplicable sense of closeness.
In the world history of the third dream, this Pomeranian is a colorful existence.
At least in terms of chronological order.
This puppy is the earliest VV.
Lin Xian, the trash can, and artificial intelligence may all be fakes.
Zhao Yingjun lives on the third floor of a high-end community, and takes the elevator directly from the underground parking lot.
"My VV is fierce and may bite people, you should be careful."
"Ah, Pomeranians seem to be like this." Lin Xian said.
Before the elevator door opened, Lin Xian heard the fierce and sharp dog barking.
Zhao Yingjun smiled awkwardly.
As expected...
Pomeranians are famous for their temper. They started barking before they even entered the house.
Ding——
The elevator door opened.
"Woof woof woof woof! Woof woof!" A cute white Pomeranian frowned, bared its teeth, and barked at Zhao Yingjun.
Lin Xian felt that this dog was indeed a little ungrateful. He had raised it for seven years, but it was still not tamed?
Pomeranians are very small, about the size of a basketball, but the noise pollution is really hard to deal with.
"How is it, very noisy?"
Zhao Yingjun walked into the house with a smile, and Lin Xian followed behind, waving at the barking Pomeranian:
"Hello, VV."!
Something unexpected happened.
The barking Pomeranian suddenly became quiet and stared at Lin Xian blankly.
Then...
He walked over slowly and lay on Lin Xian's leather shoes without saying a word.
This scene stunned Zhao Yingjun.
She opened her eyes wide, looked at Lin Xian, looked at the puppy, and couldn't help laughing:
"It really likes you, call it again and see."
Lin Xian squatted down and stroked the Pomeranian that looked like a dandelion:
"VV?"
"V"
The Pomeranian suddenly became happy and rubbed Lin Xian's trouser legs with its clean hair.
"It's amazing, it's the first time it's so well behaved."
Zhao Yingjun took off his coat and hung it on the hanger, turned around and looked at the man and the dog:
"It's obviously the first time we meet, why is it so close to you? Have you met before?"
"Of course not." Lin Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
I can't sneak to Zhao Yingjun's house every day to pet the dog, right?
He couldn't understand why he was so popular with this puppy.
"It seems to like you calling its name very much. You see, it becomes very quiet when you call it." Zhao Yingjun analyzed.
Suddenly, she had an idea and took out her phone from her pocket with a smile:
"If you don't mind, how about I take a video of you calling its name? This way, when it's noisy, I can play it for it. Sometimes it's annoying, and it keeps making noises at night. I'm always worried that the neighbors will complain."
"Of course." Lin Xian agreed casually.
But then.
He suddenly realized something and took a deep breath.
History closed loop].
Turning his head slightly, Zhao Yingjun was turning on the video function of his mobile phone and preparing to shoot.
Lin Xian instantly understood everything about VV and all VV.
No matter how many VVs there are in this world, no matter how many VVs there are in different time and space, there is always a very first VV.
And this very first VV... is the puppy raised by Zhao Yingjun in front of him.
In an instant.
All the clues are connected together.
Even if I don't come to Zhao Yingjun's house today, I will know the existence of this puppy one day, VV.
Then what happens next is easy to explain.
Whether it’s the model of the trash can robot, the name of the central brain of Rhine Sky City, or the puppy in the photo in the projection gallery...
All are hints that Zhao Yingjun is hiding in Sky City!
"Are you ready? I'm going to shoot."
Zhao Yingjun squatted down with a smile, pressed the shooting button, and pointed the camera here.
Lin Xian came to his senses.
Until just now, he had always wondered where the recognition sound that was written into the VV program and allowed VV to recognize itself came from.
turn out to be……
It was at this moment that history closed its loop, right in front of Zhao Yingjun's lens.
He looked down at the Pomeranian rubbing his pant leg.
He gently stroked the top of his head and smiled slightly:
"VV..."
"Be obedient."