Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1220 - 471: Doctrine of Intelligence (2)
Previously on Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train...
"Universal Civilization?!"
Lin Xian's expression shifted upon hearing this. "Does this mean all humans are excluded from decision-making and benefit distribution? But human intelligence levels also vary!"
"Intelligence, as the sole metric of productive power, can effectively resolve issues of class, gender, and race. This implies that superior intelligent genes are entitled to higher social welfare and status, categorized by the [Civilization Agreement] into three types of intelligent humans. You, Mr. 17695516, are classified as a Type II intelligent human."
"But doesn't that still create class distinctions? What about those born with low intelligence or disabilities?" Lin Xian inquired.
"Utilizing intellectual contribution as the standard can resolve 99% of inequality issues. As for the remaining 1% concerning human rights equality for inferior genes, the 'Super Brain' will provide societal surplus to individuals with insufficient intelligence as 'life assurance' to maintain social order. This allocation and social system have undergone hundreds of years of iteration and are considered the ultimate civilization system to eradicate all inequalities. It serves as the correct ladder for humanity to ascend towards a higher civilization. Under this system, humanity has achieved a crime-free, law-free, and discrimination-free perfect society. The world has experienced no war, communication is entirely transparent and efficient, and all human intelligence is centrally developed, allowing humanity to reach a Kardashev 1.5 civilization level in just a few hundred years."
Ai Li proceeded: "The current human world represents an unprecedentedly unified civilization. All wisdom is directed towards social perfection, technological advancement, and external exploration, with zero internal consumption, a state described by poets and wise men as the ultimate Utopia."
"Utopia..."
Lin Xian fell into silence, a wave of shock washing over him. He was nearly persuaded by these words. It's undeniable that employing AI for power allocation and global governance is extraordinary. Yet, upon reflection, if all labor is replaced by androids and global productive resources are consolidated into 'wisdom,' it logically seems achievable to eliminate class, gender, and racial barriers as Ai Li described.
However, the notion of the 'Super Brain' controlling the population based on intelligence as 'class' in response to resource depletion caused by solar flares sounds both terrifying and eerily reasonable, leaving Lin Xian hesitant to fully accept it. His worldview finds this unfathomable, yet from a rational standpoint of civilization development, the 'Super Brain' appears justified.
At that moment, as Lin Xian pressed on the screen, the image he sought materialized. The 'Super Brain' had deemed the sole solution to be the eradication of 90% of life, with its command infiltrating billions of minds as an inescapable neural wave, akin to an irreversible virus. Amidst the street infernos, Lin Xian witnessed elders numbly self-immolating and children collapsing into corpses under the intelligent injectors, devoid of pain or screams, precisely as Ai Li had described with that particular adjective.
Glory Suicide.
Lin Xian was profoundly shaken, rendered speechless. From a non-human perspective, this civilization undoubtedly represents a frightening, High-Level civilization where the existence of civilization itself becomes a fundamental tenet, stripping away individual consciousness. There is no concept of noble sacrifice, no morality of good versus evil.
Yet, subconsciously, he senses that it is not perfect, or perhaps... something is fundamentally wrong.
But Ai Li continued to address his instantly formed mental questions, offering explanations that were exceedingly precise and logically impeccable. He observed the treatment of intelligent humans as an equal class within this social system Ai Li demonstrated. From birth, they are provided with everything necessary for life. All labor is handled by androids, from meticulous infant care to life's necessities, including sustenance, waste management, shelter, and health education. Everything is provided freely and equally.
The items utilized carry no hierarchical ratings, no wealth-based discrimination. An infant's sole duty is to receive education and then, based on individual differences and personalities, be precisely directed to learn various disciplines. There are no professional sports or entertainment systems, no artists to offer human artistic appreciation. All humans are required to do daily is engage with brain-computer devices for two hours of unconscious intellectual contribution, with the remainder of their time spent in endless enjoyment, reveling in the social welfare generated by intellectual productivity. Even those with low intelligence receive complete welfare guarantees, enabling them to live peacefully throughout their lives. Elite intelligent humans simply have access to more social welfare options, and this class structure generates no inherent conflict.
The primary justification resides in the elite class originating from minor variations within the gene system. Following the eradication of all genetic ailments, theoretically, every individual's progeny can blossom into highly intelligent humans, receiving 'President'-level care. Consequently, in this world, the sole grievance permissible is against one's genetic fate.
"After hearing your explanation, I'm almost inclined to perform a Glorious Suicide, contributing to this shining and magnificent human future?" Lin Xian found a measure of relief at this moment.
"Precisely."
"Then I have no further objections."
At this juncture, the android woman seated opposite abruptly rose. She extended a hand and extracted a metal plate from her chest, exposing a metallic grille and an intricate network of components within. With a smile directed at Lin Xian, she stated, "As an intelligent service android, I am devoid of sexual organs or genuine female breasts."