Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1219 - 471: Wisdomism
Previously on Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train...
Perched precariously on metal piping atop a skyscraper, Lin Xian found himself surrounded by the incessant buzzing of several drones. Before him stood a beautiful synthetic female, and a directive flickered across his retinal display.
[For the advancement of human civilization's glory, kindly commit suicide!]
Lin Xian’s brow furrowed slightly. “Me? Suicide? How does that relate to human civilization?”
“To address the severe resource depletion resulting from solar flares, 90% of the global population is designated to voluntarily end their lives via the neural implant protocol, thereby ensuring the continuation of ‘human civilization’,” the female synthetic human explained with the placid demeanor of a diligent waitress. “Designation 17695516, as a type-II intelligent human, your social contract mandates that you hold both the responsibility and the obligation to contribute to the world.”
“Resource depletion necessitates a 90% population suicide rate?” Lin Xian appeared bewildered. “What happens if I refuse? Will you simply terminate me?”
“As stipulated in the prime civilization protocol, synthetic humans are expressly forbidden from harming or terminating humans. Intelligent humans possess the highest priority and protection level concerning their right to life. You are an integral part of a sacred and grand world, a realm devoid of killing and sin. In accordance with Blue Star directives, individuals incapable of fulfilling the Glory suicide mandate will be escorted to the Redemption Center. There, you will undergo a painless self-termination within 48 hours, and your designation will be eternally preserved within the Star Dome Wisdom Body’s civilization history archive.”
“Remarkable, I've heard of painless abortions, but never painless suicide. Isn't this simply euthanasia?”
Lin Xian glanced down at his mechanical arm and limbs, recognizing with a sinking feeling the inability to activate his Mechanical Heart. Escape, it seemed, was impossible.
“Mechanical Heart?” The exquisite synthetic woman tilted her head, her gaze fixed on Lin Xian.
“You can read my thoughts?!” Lin Xian exclaimed, startled, his reaction barely preceding the arrival of two hovering drones. Mechanical tentacles swiftly extended, ensnaring his upper and lower limbs, rendering him utterly immobile.
Lin Xian attempted to wrench himself free, but without his usual superpowers, he was entirely powerless. His current body felt disconcertingly awkward. However, surmising this was merely an experiential simulation orchestrated by the metallic sphere, he resolved to cease his struggle and observe their intended method of ‘elimination’.
Once Lin Xian was secured, the female synthetic human advanced. “I cannot access your thoughts. As a type-II intelligent human, you possess a complete brain, spinal cord, and the reservation rights for a reproductive system. Beyond these, all other organ metabolisms have been supplanted by bionic systems. Based on telomere detection at birth, your estimated lifespan is approximately 170 to 182 years, while your bionic heart is programmed for a 200-year duration, unalterable by initial permissions. Furthermore, your attempted escape poses extreme danger; this altitude exceeds 400 meters and could lead to accidental injury or death. As your human service providers, ensuring your safety is our utmost obligation.”
Lin Xian’s frown deepened upon hearing this; indeed, his thoughts were completely transparent in this reality!
The enforcers could peruse his every thought, instilling a suffocating sense of exposure in Lin Xian.
At that precise moment, the two drones lifted him and brought him aboard a transport vessel already hovering overhead. The female synthetic human took a seat opposite him, the cabin door sealed, and the transport vessel accelerated towards a distant rendezvous.
As she had previously stated, these enforcers exhibited extreme courtesy towards him. Although it presented as an apprehension, the entire process felt more akin to a compulsory, albeit luxurious, form of ‘service’. He was provided with a comfortable seat, and the cabin even boasted integrated entertainment and audiovisual systems.
“My designation is Ai Li. I am your designated Glory suicide service provider, though you are welcome to address me by any name you prefer.”
The synthetic human, identifying herself as ‘Ai Li’, took a seat opposite Lin Xian and promptly introduced herself as soon as Lin Xian displayed signs of curiosity.
Lin Xian was about to respond when she preempted him, her smile evident as she spoke, having once again perceived his thoughts. “We are en route to Redemption Center No. 3. The estimated flight duration is approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes.”
Lin Xian sighed in resignation and then, turning his attention fully to Ai Li, posed all his pressing questions at once.
“It is currently the 619th year of the Civilized Era. The [Civilization Protocol] was instituted by the surviving human leaders in the aftermath of the Third World War.”
“The Third World War? How is the era calculated from Year Zero?” Lin Xian inquired. “And what precipitated the Third World War?”
" According to records, the Third World War erupted in the year 2179 of the old world calendar, continuing for eleven years. This global conflict stemmed from the clash of interests inherent in the old multi-polar world order and various national social structures. At its heart lay humanity's failure to truly address wealth distribution disparities, exacerbated by technological monopolies, a phenomenon known as the 'Matthew Effect.' This ultimately resulted in profound wealth inequality and escalating class struggles. Following the conclusion of the Third World War, nuclear arsenals were rendered obsolete, and the foundational elements of production were reformed. Humanity's last functioning AI, 'Deep Blue,' was employed to devise a new societal framework: Intelligentism. Within the Intelligentism system, all global humans are uniformly classified as 'equal-class' intelligent beings. Synthetic human labor took over all manual tasks, completely replacing biological humans. Intelligent humans earned their sustenance through cognitive contributions within the 'human-in-loop' system. This involved developing individual consciousness via intellect and learning, which was then transformed into computational output through brain-machine interfaces to aid civilization's advancement and to attain social standing. Consequently, the exclusive avenue to prosperity became the 'human-in-loop' system. The 'Super Brain' managed the distribution of returns, effectively controlling rights to production materials and income. This mechanism aimed to resolve historical quandaries like 'Acton's question' and 'Locke's question,' thereby completely eradicating discrimination based on class, gender, or race. "