Foreign Minister Yang sighed and said, "The topic of sixth-level civilization is too complicated for us to discuss now. Let's change the topic, if you want to know the ultimate question of the universe and its answers, but then you know it and die instantly, would you like to? ”

Zhang Yuan said without much hesitation: "There will also be some people who are willing, and the proportion may be quite ...... I'd definitely like to do it anyway! ”

"I would too."

"Yes!"

Everyone gave their own files.

Li Zhendong was silent for a while, and then suddenly smiled: "The ultimate question...... Definitely willing. ”

The old friends in the party actually gave the same answer, Lao Yang couldn't react for a while, he didn't expect this group of people to think so consistently, and they all showed strange smiles at him.

After a few seconds, seeing Lao Yang's somewhat incredulous look, Zhang Yuan explained: "Lao Yang, the temptation of the ultimate problem of the universe is too great, it encompasses the meaning of existence, and it encompasses everything. If you know the answer, you know everything, even when you will die. ”

"When you think about it, it doesn't seem like a big deal to die...... I'm sure I'd like to do it anyway. ”

"The ultimate problem of the universe is too valuable, in my opinion, much higher than the cost of individual life, and the scope should be narrowed down a little, such as the solution of the black box problem, the real mystery of quantum consciousness, the breakthrough of predicting mathematics, and the cost of facing these slightly smaller problems, if I knew the answer and died instantly, this price ...... I'll probably hesitate for a while. ”

Many of the scientists present nodded their heads in agreement with Zhang Yuan's view.

There is a balance in the face of acquiring more knowledge and personal life.

The value of human life is limited, and sufficient knowledge can indeed leverage life. This is the common sentiment of all the scientists here.

"This should be a difference in values, for some civilizations, enough money can pry life; But for us, enough knowledge can move lives. ”

"If you compare superiority with good and bad, I think the latter may be better, because the admiration of knowledge can promote the progress of civilization."

Even Li Zhendong, who is usually oily and smooth, is seriously thinking about this question: how much is his life worth?

In real life, does the so-called Tao, the ultimate truth of the universe, exist or not?

Nobody knows.

Zhang Yuan sighed and said, "How to choose between happiness and ideals in life?" Which is more important? I am afraid that there will never be a real answer to this question, and the answer may vary from person to person, and what we expect is that anyone, who makes any choice, will be respected and understood by others. ”

"The greatest success in life is to live your life in your own way. Now that these Lenino people have made their choice and have not joined the alliance for various reasons, then it is necessary to respect their choice. We are not interested in interfering with the choice of the civilization of the sunken. ”

Lao Yang spread his hands: "Okay, okay, we successfully persuaded me." I finally know the difference between the Fallen Civilization and us. This gap is a change brought about by history, which is difficult to make up, and although it is not a real qualitative change, it is already a very big change......

"It seems that we have been on this path for a long, long time."

He took a sip of his coffee and suddenly it seemed to think of something: "By the way, there's another pretty interesting thing to tell you." Our expedition team has discovered several suspected intelligent species on the planet Hongkan, which is the companion star of Leinno...... It may even be a hive intelligent species! ”

"Oh?!"

Zhang Yuan's expression suddenly moved, and he became a little interested, "Wise worms? ”

There are too many species of insects in the Red Star, and it is conservatively estimated that there are 100 million species, and even if the Lenino people provide some of the biological specimens they have collected to humans, it is only a drop in the bucket.

There are also a large number of species, hidden in the forest, in the soil, waiting to be discovered.

The detection ability of the new human beings is naturally not comparable to that of the Lynino civilization, and under the vigorous investigation of various reconnaissance robots, some very strange and suspected intelligent life species have been discovered.

"Hehe, I know you're interested. This is first-hand information that has just been sent, and it is not a confidential thing anyway. ”

Lao Yang pulled up a few photos from his personal terminal and showed them to everyone.

"The first species, let's call it the alien bee for the time being, lives in the forest, has wings, can fly, and the average mass of the individual is about a kilogram, which is slightly larger than a fist!"

"Their survival mode is a bit similar to that of bees on the earth, sucking the sap of plants, processing some food into shellac with a relatively long shelf life, and has a certain social division of labor."

The robot found one by one worm nests, and the shellac inside is a very luxurious health supplement for the Lynino people, and it is said to be able to increase lifespan. This species resembles bees, hiding deep in the forest, is not easy to find, and the yield of shellac is also low.

"Can you really increase your life?"

"Of course it's fake...... The so-called shellac is some carbohydrates, as well as some proteins. ”

"The second species, called alien ants, live in the soil, dig holes, and have an average mass of 2.2 kilograms, which is considered a relatively large insect...... The whole nest is a bit like the division of labor of ants on Earth, with some individuals being able to ingest humus from the soil and then process substances such as nutrient paste to feed the entire population. ”

Zhang Yuan stared at the photo for a long time, these hideous insects naturally looked not very cute, he couldn't see that these guys had wisdom.

He asked in a skeptical tone, "There are more such ant and bee-type hive swarm creatures, and almost every living planet can be found. How do we think they have a certain level of intelligence? ”

Lao Yang said with a smile: "Listen to me first, those groups similar to bees are very aggressive. As you know, the aristocratic children of the Lynino civilization often go to this planet to fight bugs in order to pursue excitement, and some program groups will also hold bug games...... The hatred between the two sides may have lasted for thousands, if not tens of thousands. ”

Zhang Yuan nodded.

He knew about it.

"This bee species, after being attacked by the Leñinos, is very vindictive and will retaliate immediately. They have very hard, poisonous tail pins, and if they are stung, they will either die or be injured. ”

"But in the face of steel and bullets, bug attacks are always powerless, so this species used to be the main target of the Lenino people."

After being slaughtered, the alien bee mysteriously hid...... It can't be said to have disappeared, but it deliberately avoided the pursuit of the Lynino, and they fled when they saw the Lynior, right? Generally speaking, the formation of the concept of natural enemies takes a long time to cultivate, but this alien bee transforms very quickly, and it seems that they are very smart......"

"They're even the main force instigating insect infestations in the forest!"