Chapter 16: Choosing Science for Magic
Jennifer and Karen both tacitly kept the secrets of the party day, especially after studying with Locke, and they were even more reluctant to pass on the secrets easily.
After all, Locke usually has too many things to be busy with, and in addition to mixed martial arts, marksmanship, and cold weapons, the skills that need to be brushed are the top priorities, especially after learning magic.
Originally, Locke didn't have that much time, if the news spread, the wolf had more meat and less meat, and if he wanted to experience it, he didn't know how long it would take.
Since meeting Balthazar in New York, and even after returning to Dallas, Locke has maintained communication with Balthazar, often asking him about magic.
The magician among the apprentices of the magician has been passed down for thousands of years, but it is closely related to science, and the requirements for IQ are extremely high.
According to Balthazar, the reason why a magician is able to perform magic is that he uses his brain much more than ordinary people, and can use his brain more potential.
For example, Dave, Merlin's successor, is also a high-IQ talent, and he studied molecular physics in college.
For example, the most basic fire calling.
Vibration heats up molecules, even if it is solid, the molecules that make it up are constantly moving, as long as the vibration of the molecules is accelerated by magic mobilization, the temperature of the object can rise rapidly, and the object will be ignited directly.
Of course, according to Locke's speculation, ancient magicians performed one magic after another, but they obviously did not understand the root cause, but based on experience and their own imagination, through continuous attempts, they summarized and created one magic after another.
With the development of science, some phenomena can be explained by science, and Balthazar is connecting these scientific theories with magic.
Of course, modern science also has limitations, and many descriptions of magic in the magic books obtained by Locke still cannot be explained by existing scientific theories.
For example, shapeshifting, which involves various spatial theories and complex calculations, is obviously not something that modern science can explain, and when learning to cast it, it can only be carefully learned and used according to the records in the magic book.
After all, when these magic were created, there were countless magicians who studied and experimented, and even sacrificed their own methods, and only summed them up little by little.
Originally, Locke planned to choose a major in economic management when he was in college, and the money he earned in finance could be invested in the banking industry, control a large bank, and then establish his own chaebol through investment.
For example, Wells Fargo, which is still a local bank, is a good choice.
But since this world has extraordinary abilities, then chasing the extraordinary and achieving immortality has become Locke's first goal, and wealth and power are naturally postponed.
No matter how much wealth and power there is, it is inevitable that it will turn into a handful of loess after death, but the extraordinary can have the opportunity to live forever.
Balthazar had lived for thousands of years, and was still alive and kicking, and since science could help him learn to understand magic, Locke decided to make his university major mathematics, after all, mathematics is the foundation of all science.
In addition to this, physics and chemistry are also essential.
After learning mathematics, physics and chemistry well, he is not afraid to travel all over the world, and even more so after becoming a magician, since he understood the principles of magic, Locke has been determined to become a mathematician.
Seeing that Locke still has an extremely tight schedule at school, the girls who still frequently refuse invitations, even Mandy and Jennifer, only agree to go out together on weekends when they are free.
Lip couldn't understand this, and couldn't help but sigh when he saw that Locke still didn't forget to look through the books related to the quark model to derive quantum physics while eating.
He originally thought that Locke would go on more dates after experiencing the beauty of girls, so that he could also get a chance, but it turned out that he thought too much.
Locke gave him a disdainful look, he had already seen Lip through after being together for so long.
"I have good news to announce today." Peggy said.
"What good news."
"You know I gave a lecture on quantum chromodynamics at high temperatures at a lecture on quantum chromodynamics some time ago."
"That's right, I was with you at the time, and after you answered Dr. John Sturgis's question, he invited you to give a talk, and it was very good."
"I've been in contact with Dr. John Sturgis since then, and he invited me to sit in on his class yesterday."
"Very good, congratulations." Locke said with a smile.
"Congratulations to the two of us." Peggy said to Locke.
"What do you mean?"
"I told Dr. Sturgis that you wanted to go with me, and he agreed, so you could drive me over."
"What." Locke was taken aback: "Why don't you let Linda send you there?" ”
"You know." Peggy shrugged her shoulders: "Because you often accompany me to science and technology exhibitions or lectures, my mom goes out on dates with my dad from time to time, and now they are in the hot period." ”
Locke doesn't know what to say, in order to trigger more tasks, he does take more care of Peggy, and he has gained a lot of potential points, and now it seems that Peggy has formed a habit.
And Peggy prefers to be with Locke more than Linda, because the two of them can discuss more common topics.
At the mention of Dr. John Sturgis, Locke thinks of little Sheldon, as if he first met Peggy in his class.
When Locke was volunteering at the church, he also met Sheldon Jr., and after recognizing him, he didn't have the slightest idea of getting to know each other.
The reason is simple, that is, I don't want to be friends with Sheldon very much.
Anyone who has watched The Big Bang Theory knows that Sheldon has been an annoying person since he was a child, and perhaps it will be interesting to watch Sheldon interact with other people when watching a TV series.
But when it's really his turn, it can be said that no one can stand to get along with him all day long.
There are also people on the Internet who say that they want to be more tolerant of people like Sheldon, but this is just a keyboard warrior who stands and talks without backache, and they really let them get along with such people all day long, and it is estimated that he will not be able to stand it in a few days.
On the other hand, Peggy is just as proud as Sheldon when it comes to science, but she has a high emotional intelligence and can easily mingle with those high school girls in school.
When I first met Locke, she behaved very politely because she regarded Locke as an opponent at that time, but now, the two of them get along quite happily.
If it was replaced by Sheldon Jr., Locke really couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't be able to resist killing the other party.
But after thinking about it, Peggy's supporting role can trigger so many tasks, and his speed of accumulating potential points has increased by a few percent, if it is replaced by Sheldon, I don't know if it will bring more surprises.
Thinking of this, Locke, although a little reluctant, said, "In that case, then I'll go with you, I'm quite interested in Dr. John Sturgis's course." ”