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Volume 4 Walking through the Solar System Chapter 71 Milestones

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    Time is like a long flowing river. Although some people say that it has no beginning and no end, this statement has little meaning to human beings. Human life is short. Fight for what should be fought for, grab what should be grabbed, and fight for what should be fought for.  struggle.

    Members of the tight-knit group who perform their respective duties feel that there is not enough time. Those who do research do research, those who do evil do evil, those who make money make money, and those who do management continue to have headaches.

    Da Mian has not been able to completely retire because there is a shortage of people in Weizhou and Southern Africa is now sparsely populated, so it is time to take up territory.  While Weizhou was negotiating with major forces, it was expanding non-stop and scrambling for all-round resources. Even some retired old people volunteered to help.  When people are fulfilled, they feel that time flies by quickly, and when they are unsatisfied, the days seem like years. This can also be regarded as the "theory of relativity".

    Interstellar travel takes a long time and has serious ethical issues. The bigger trouble is that investors cannot be found, and the only options are travelers or charitable donations. No matter which method is used, it is not very reliable.  Traveling in the solar system is different. Existing technology can already allow people on earth to wander around.

    Miraculous nanotechnology, weird genetic engineering and mysterious artificial intelligence have brought human society into a period of technological explosion. In just a few decades, it has changed beyond recognition.  Weizhou is the fastest in the three cutting-edge technologies, with advanced astrophysics and rapid progress in the aerospace field.

    Asa is mass-manufacturing various robots on the moon, circling territories and installing micro-detectors.  With the deepening of the geological and geographical research on the moon, the "lunar spacecraft theory" has been completely denied. Based on the data collected by the detector, the Astronomy Department has judged that the planet Theia did exist, and the early solar system may have been better than the "collision theory" described  Be complicated.  Many minerals on the moon are related to asteroids. The disappearance of radioactivity and magnetic field and the magnetization of rocks are consistent with the "heavy metal induced current theory" conceived by scientists.

    It is now basically certain that intelligent life has been active on the moon. In order to avoid panic and someone taking the opportunity to cause trouble, concealment measures have to be taken. Besides, there is no physical evidence, so we can only infer.  The wreckage of the extraterrestrial spaceship and the remains of the aliens that have been rumored have not been found. Unofficial history is still unofficial history, just like the beautiful legends of various ethnic groups in the past have been added to by generations and have lost their original appearance.  Thousands of detection robots from the Lunar Division of the Bureau of Extraterrestrial Affairs have formed a grid search team, but they have not been able to find any usable artifacts not made by contemporary earthlings, and the exploration is still ongoing.

    Compared with fragile humans, robots have inherent advantages. They can roam around in a low-gravity environment full of radiation with ease.  Most of the physical work of the geology and geography team is done by robots, and the astronomical observation team is stepping up its efforts to build a telescope group and draw more detailed star maps.  The earth is not suitable for astronomical observation, the moon is a good place.

    The moon is small in area, and the living conditions on Mars are more attractive, although it is a bit far away.  ASA has been talking about the sovereignty of Phobos for a long time, but it has not been resolved. It seems to be a rule to shoot the first bird first. Good people are bullied by others, and the company has to become overbearing.  First come, first served, asa launched five spacecrafts one after another before the Mars collision, transporting nearly 3,000 tons of supplies to the Phobos base.  The different types of micro-factories required by the lpt base are divided into cabins and landed on the surface of Mars in sequence. This is the only difference from the lmb base, which has strong expansion capabilities from the beginning.

    The number of astronauts is not much different from what Hardy originally said, but the supply of materials and the use of brains have greatly increased.  The supporting Mars drones have been flying for three years and have obtained rich data. They fly at a low altitude and can take clearer high-definition pictures.  The Phobos base is building a berth for the spacecraft. However, the temperature difference on Mars is large, and it is difficult to build a runway on the surface and maintain it. The long-distance runway deep into the mountain is too much work. Asa internally feels that it needs to wait for the astronauts at the LPT base to obtain detailed geological data.  The final plan can be determined later.  In general, most researchers still prefer to use the spacecraft solution, and the overall cost may not be higher than that of an aerospace plane.  The atmosphere of Mars is thin and there is no oxygen. Space planes can only use rocket engines, which is completely different from Mars drones that use aviation motors.

    Venus Space City was eventually canceled due to budget and turned into an unmanned space station. The thick atmosphere gave Venus drones room to display. They are collecting detailed information about Venus. The true identity of this hell-like planet will soon be revealed.  Veil, other detection plans were launched in sequence.

    The landing spacecraft TL2 heading to Titan successfully arrived at its destination and landed near TL1, which stopped working five years ago. The onboard robot replaced the accessories of TL1 and brought it back to life.  The carrier spacecraft MT2C remains in the Saturn system. It is heavier and larger. It will detect detailed data of Saturn in sequence according to the order planned by the Astronomy Department. It is expected to work for ten years.  The detection of the Jupiter system started very early. Asa launched three probes, one orbiting Europa, one orbiting Ganymede, and the remaining one is still working near Jupiter. Its goal is to detect  Jupiter's numerous satellites are five times heavier than the previous two and have sufficient energy reserves toMeet the need for self-track change.

    Preparations are needed for manned landing on the cold Titan. For safety reasons, it is estimated that the Ganymede base will be built before the Titan base. As for how long it will take, many people are too lazy to care. For example, Li Zhuang, apart from his own research, he only wants to watch  Look at the health care products being developed by the Biochemical Animal Research Institute and the National Treasure Team. To be precise, they are the best in health care products, the life-extending liquid that humans dream of.

    ? wlhc is the company¡¯s treasure trove. The Department of Medicine, Genetics and Biology have dedicated teams to provide it with high-end health care products. The company¡¯s first generation of researchers are still able to maintain strong research and development capabilities related to health care products.  These health care products are not cheap, and the motivation for many researchers is to obtain more quotas to satisfy their desire for immortality and avoid the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.  Everything in Weizhou is so beautiful that I can¡¯t bear to leave it behind.

    How long is the human lifespan?  This is a topic that interests most people.  According to world longevity records and analysis of elderly people, under natural conditions, living 100 years is not a problem. There are many theories about the actual number.

    Aristotle believed that "among animals, those with a long growth period also have a long life span."  From an empirical perspective, his statement has almost no flaws, but it is very vague and cannot be used as a theory to guide research and development. Therefore, it is no different from technicians.

    Biologist Buffon gave a rough range. The lifespan of mammals is about five to seven times the growth period. This is the Buffon lifespan coefficient.  The human growth period is about 20 to 25 years. According to the Buffon coefficient calculation, the natural life span of human beings is 100 to 175 years.

    Metabolic rate, individual size and lifespan are also related. Larger mammals have lower metabolic rates and longer lifespans than smaller mammals.  In addition, there are theories that brain development is related to lifespan. The larger the skull coefficient, the longer the lifespan. For example, the human skull coefficient is 0.7, so the lifespan can reach a hundred years.

    With the development of science and technology, many theories have emerged. Common theories such as cell theory believe that the natural life span of the human body is positively correlated with the division cycle of cells cultured in vitro.  Human cells begin to divide from the embryo, with an average division cycle of 2.4 years.  The average human cell can divide 50 times, so it is speculated that the natural life span of a human should be about 120 years old.  The maturity theory holds that the maximum lifespan of mammals is 8 to 10 times that of sexual maturity. Humans become sexually mature around 14 to 15 years old, so the natural lifespan of humans should be 112 to 150 years old.

    In short, although different scholars have different answers to the question of how long the natural life span of humans is, the conclusions are basically the same. It is generally believed that the natural life span of humans should be about 120 years old.  There are no confirmed unconfirmed unofficial records of people who lived past the age of 156. In recent years, the longest lifespan recorded in well-documented records is 128 years old. Centenarians are very common.

    The company does not have a specialized institution to study human lifespan, but it has a life extension project team led by Sun Guobao and Besmeltny, with a team of about 500 people.  This project team has existed since the founding of the Institute of Genetic Engineering, but scientists have different opinions and cannot unify their direction.

    Zaitsev speculated based on the research level of the Department of Genetics, "We can live to be 1,200 years old within an acceptable range."

    Sun Guobao's original words are, "I don't want to live too long. 200 years is enough. Too many are difficult to control and it is easy to turn into a monster. I just want to grow old and die smoothly instead of being killed. That would be very embarrassing and life would be worse than death!"  "

    Besmeltne¡¯s expectations are slightly higher. ¡°According to the company¡¯s system medical standards, I should have no problem living to 220 years old. I cannot accept outrageous methods, such as turning into a biochemical beast.¡±

    Simpson expressed disdain after hearing the speeches of the two managers of the project team, "We humans are originally biological beasts. Although it is extremely difficult to modify the human body, I believe it is not a problem to live to 500 years old. If you are not willing to try, I will do it even if you become  It is better for the monster to be killed than to give up the opportunity.¡±

    Harris is a top surgeon, and many members of the biological servant project team are his students, while the main force of the biochemical beast research and development team is Simpson's disciples, and their styles are completely different.  Although Harris is neurotic, he is very cautious when it comes to human body modification and has always considered issues from a medical perspective. "I think it's better to be natural. People of our generation probably won't live too long. People in my family generally live long and die of old age."  "According to the company's medical conditions, I can easily live another fifty years, so I will not accept human body modification in the short term."

    Angelo Schnack¡¯s views are similar to Harris¡¯s. He even thinks that it is unethical to transform humans into biochemical beasts, but it is impossible for him to live longer without being indifferent.  This guy is a bit naughty and may have the same views as Simpson.

    The relatively small number of senior citizens in Weizhou masks the fact that the absolute number is not small. Many elderly people are nearly 100 years old, and there are thousands of elderly people over 110 years old.  With the advancement of medicine and biology, life-extending health products have appeared on the market one after another. Real life-extending products are not deceptive in advertisements, and their effects are acceptable.However, the side effects were severe and sales were forced to be stopped one after another.

    The parents of the company's top researchers are within the normal range. Weizhou has a good environment, excellent medical conditions, and first-class food quality. There are not as many unpleasant things as other places. Longevity is normal. The media occasionally suspects that the company is developing life-extension liquid.  But no evidence could be found.

    Life extension is a comprehensive topic and is not simple.  Bioservant belongs to biobots, rapid replication technology and hybrid chips

    ?Severely affects their lifespan.  Considering the purpose of the product, this type of robot has not been strengthened. It is different from biochemical robots and even more different from combat biochemical beasts.  Research on these products has greatly improved the company's system medicine level, and cruel human experiments can measure the true limits of the human body and its impact on lifespan.

    The life extension project team has carefully studied the characteristics of all long-lived animals, including tortoises and long-lived elephants. The longest recorded lifespan of natural creatures is 203 years, which is a number that humans envy.  Very few humans have super long lives, which are related to many factors, such as eating habits, living environment, mentality, personality, medical conditions, etc., and cannot be generalized.

    Human beings are animals, advanced animals that live together in groups. They are at the top of the food chain. Some people eat almost anything.  Diseases enter through the mouth, and there are many cases caused by greed. Most people cannot live a regular life, are oppressed by life, and even die early due to wars and accidents. Only a few people can meet all the elements of an ideal longevity.

    The company collects high-quality genes from all over the world, analyzes and compares the subtle differences, and establishes a relatively complete model. The goal of the life extension project team is very clear, that is, "slight human body modification that meets the standards of systemic medicine", rather than transforming people into human beings as some forces do.  Become a monster.

    At the beginning of July, Li Zhuang was busy in the office. He was only two years away from his announced retirement time, so he had a lot of things to do. Suddenly the phone rang, and he knew it was a national treasure as soon as he saw the number.

    "It's my birthday next week. Don't forget to give me gifts. Bring Sunway and the others over. It's crowded and lively, so you must come over." After he finished speaking, he emphasized, "I have good news for you. If you don't come, you can't come."  regret."

    Li Zhuang was a little confused. National treasures rarely held birthday banquets, even when they were sixty years old. He originally said that he would only hold them for his eightieth birthday, so why did he do it earlier?  "Panda" still has thin skin and tender meat, unlike a person who is about to reach seventy years old.

    As he was thinking about it, the "robot" suddenly laughed at himself: "I'm seventy in a flash. I really don't know how I will live the rest of my life. I may die from being too busy or suffocated. Living too long is not a good thing. Now I can understand why some creatures  Will commit suicide."

    It is impossible for a friend of more than fifty years not to give face. When Li Zhuang returned home and told Lisa, his wife immediately said that she would choose a good gift based on the owner's hobbies and told him not to worry.

    There were many people attending the birthday of the national treasure, including relatives, friends, colleagues, and students. There were thousands of people, occupying one floor of the hotel.  The national treasure was in high spirits, sitting around the table toasting, his face glowing red, as if he was seventy years old. However, Li Zhuang knew this guy well and knew that he must have something happy, so he thought of celebrating with a banquet.

    "Tell me, what's the good news?" After the banquet, the two of them took a walk in a nearby park, and Li Zhuang went straight to the topic.

    No one was around, but the national treasure answered in a low voice, "The life-extension liquid that meets medical standards was successfully developed and passed human trials yesterday. Are you happy?"

    "Haha, good, good, finally caught up with the times." Li Zhuang was very excited, his long-cherished wish was finally fulfilled.  This is a park, so we can't talk in detail. The national treasure drank a little too much, and soon he couldn't hold it anymore. He walked a little unsteadily, and the two separated.

    ¡°There are very few people who know about the staged results of this kind of top-secret research. They never go online and can¡¯t chat on the phone, so the next day Li Zhuang went to the life extension project team to learn more.  The national treasure did not talk about wine, and the life-extending liquid was very successful. This was a milestone and one of the pinnacle achievements in the field of biology.

    Members of the life extension project team are very excited. According to the company's system, they can receive priority distribution. Their future and money prospects are bright, and they are sure to be a big seller in the future.

    "Everyone, please keep it confidential. I don't want to see anyone die because of this." Li Zhuang's words were very embarrassing. These researchers were busy doing research every day, and they were a bit unsophisticated. Even their leaders, Guo Bao and Mikhail, had poor interpersonal skills.  Not very bright.

    "Boss, why? We should announce the success of the development earlier so that we can take advantage of it." A researcher was puzzled.

    "If someone puts a high hat on you first, and then asks you to contribute the data, in the name of morality, would you be willing? The patent for this kind of product is unreliable." Li Zhuang asked rhetorically.

    The researcher who asked the question was speechless, scratched his head, and looked around, hoping to find support, but found that everyone around him was a little confused.??He is not a fool. The life-extending liquid has been developed for more than thirty years and cost tens of millions of gold coupons. If the technical information is stolen, the company will suffer a huge loss.  Life-extension liquid is a commodity. According to business principles, you cannot do things that are not beneficial. Public welfare expenditures must be controlled within a reasonable range, otherwise you will not be able to live without money.

    "The security level of the life extension project team is top secret. Do you know what that means? You have read the company's security regulations. All project teams listed as top secret are very sensitive. If you are not strict with your mouth, you are likely to be silenced. You are not the company.  But other forces, this aspect of the company's affairs will be handled according to the precedent of the 'Flins Incident'."

    As soon as Li Zhuang finished speaking, the expressions of many researchers immediately changed. Bill Frings was extremely capable, and not everyone could pay off huge debts like him.  The company has grown in power over the years, and the strength of the safety committee has risen by more than one level compared to its early days. None of the employees who defected in the past ten years can escape punishment.

    "The company does things fairly, and you should be able to feel that, so please think more about the company. There are people in the sales department and marketing department to handle these chores. Your honor will not be lost, so don't worry."

    The researchers were immediately overjoyed. There was no need to expect high-level awards. After all, the architecture was completed by the two bosses.  What they like is the company's special alloy medal marked "Outstanding Contribution", which is divided into ten levels and allows them to enjoy benefits that ordinary employees do not have.  These medals themselves are valuable, but no one is willing to sell them. Weizhou has no worries about food, clothing and housing.

    Guobao and Mikhail were smiling and chatting beside each other, enjoying the feeling of success.  They are old men in the company and are familiar with the rules. Today, I will lend Li Zhuang's hand to beat these pretentious guys to prevent them from causing trouble.

    There was no one at home at night, and it was empty. Li Zhuang walked into the deep basement. Uncharacteristically, he did not enter the floor where the Vicky family was. Instead, he went to the Loudspeaker family's territory and sat on a chair in a daze.

    "Big speaker, big speaker, what do you think I should do?" Li Zhuang's face was uncertain, and his temperament had changed a bit. It was less weird and more decadent. If acquaintances saw it, they would be shocked. This is strong. "  Robot"?

    Life and death is a difficult choice, but some people can't make it.

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