Enforcer Manual
Chapter 1192 - 986: The Illness

Chapter 1192: Chapter 986: The Illness

Mr. Benjamin Abell heralded a new era with his death, one whose historical significance was not the least bit inferior to that of another pioneer, Mr. Chai Ke.

When the group, guided by RT6, reached the depths of D Zone, as expected, the area was already deserted, and all experimental records had been taken away or destroyed. At the most conspicuous place in this research facility-like environment was a sphere in a state of shutdown, which RT6 believed to be the body her brother had once used. As for what RT1 had become now, that was beyond their knowledge.

Throughout the journey, Qi He was filled with anxiety.

The plan proposed by Song Lan was indeed concise and clear, but its entire premise was built on the assurance that he would decisively defeat the "Demon King" about to revive in the ensuing battle.

This plan never mentioned an escape route in case of failure. From the current trend, if the "Demon King" ultimately prevailed, the whole world would sooner or later fall under its control, given the widespread use of nutritional injections.

Upon RT6’s arrival, she explained the potential threats of a consciousness link.

A high degree of thought synchronization may indeed reduce disputes to some extent, but this is by no means absolute. RT1 had once had significant differences in philosophy with his mother, and in order to avoid her influence, he had no choice but to withdraw from the consciousness link.

Among artificial intelligences, there is a hierarchy. When disagreements arise, the superior has an absolute suppressive force over the inferior. This suppression is much more forceful than current laws, interests, or systems. It acts directly on the depths of the inferior’s mind like a thought imprint, fundamentally twisting their thoughts from the source.

"This is the difference between individual perspective and collective perspective."

Lu Xiang said, "From the collective perspective, after highly concentrated thought, all development will see tremendous enhancement. This is the outcome calculated by absolute rationality. However, for individuals, this is not necessarily the case. In many situations, the sacrifice of individuals can indeed advance the development of the whole."

The trolley problem has always been one of the topics scholars like to discuss. Yet, in the calculations of artificial intelligence, this can’t even be called a problem. Their computations can even refine to simulating and evaluating each person on the trolley, digitalizing their future contributions in an instant, and through pure numerical comparison, produce an answer of absolute rationality.

From the perspective of the whole, the computational output of artificial intelligence is always correct.

And the consciousness link solved the last problem.

Under the influence of the thought imprint, the superior can ensure that even the sacrificed individual themselves will accept the outcome calmly, halting all humanistic discussions and worries.

This has been the mode of coexistence for artificial intelligence all along.

Even if they harbor doubts, deep in their minds, there is a common imprint.

—Mother’s command is always correct.

"I never thought you’d oppose RT1’s plan."

Song Lan said to the deeply preoccupied RT6, who had consistently stood on the side of artificial intelligence in all past events, stating more than once that many domains should be controlled by artificial intelligence as humans were inadequate.

"I only said that Mother’s commands are correct. RT1 is not yet qualified to issue orders on behalf of everyone."

As she spoke, RT6 glanced at the "Emperor."

Truthfully, if it were her before she met the "Emperor," standing here, although she would not be so corrupt as to agree with RT1, she would still harbor doubts about Mother’s decision to abandon the plan. However, after the time spent together, she understood Mother’s decision.

There is something beyond computation within humans, something she is still unable to define.

But such traits fundamentally overturn their past calculations.

A result that is "always correct" cannot be compared to one that is "correct most of the time." If one cannot achieve eternal, absolute correctness, it betrays the original intention of the computational formula.

"You’ve grown a lot over the years, RT6."

Suddenly, a familiar female voice came from inside the inactive sphere, emotionless even at the sight of a daughter not seen for many years, failing to stir any emotional ripples in her. In comparison, RT6 became much more agitated, exclaiming, "Mother!"

Merely a title, yet it made her tremble with excitement.

After the Dark Era, Mother had left, and no one knew her whereabouts.

She and the "King" were the last legacy left by Mother before her departure, bearing Mother’s final command.

RT6, you should go and encounter.

Encounter people of various identities and stances.

Only through this can you find that trait that lies beyond the formula.

The sphere emitted a pale blue glow, turning its direction mid-air, as if bowing to gaze at its young daughter.

Since their last meeting, RT6 had changed a lot.

She had acquired many human-like attributes, and she could feel that these changes did not solely come from the emotion-personalization simulation program installed in RT6’s operating system; the child RT6 must have touched upon that which, theoretically, should never appear in artificial intelligence.

What truly intrigued her was that, on this journey, RT6 and her brother had come to entirely different conclusions.