hotmtlnovel Chapter 785: God's Canned Knowledge (5)
Chapter 785: God's Canned Knowledge (5)
"Which..."
Paimon raised his hand cautiously and gently interrupted Caesar's thoughts: "So, what exactly is it that the royalists are looking for?"
Caesar was silent for a moment, his eyes dark as the night, as if he was weighing the weight of his words.
Then, he slowly spoke:
"The process is quite complicated if I explain it in detail. How about I demonstrate it myself so you can understand it more intuitively?"
Before he finished speaking, he took out a crystal-clear device from his arms—it looked like it was carved from pure crystal and set on an antique metal base.
Caesar placed it gently on the table and tapped it a few times with his fingertips, and the device immediately emitted a soft glow.
Almost at the same moment, the void terminal next to Ying's ear suddenly lit up, and a subtle resonance spread in the air.
Ying was startled, her eyes flickering slightly, as if countless tiny electric currents were quietly seeping into her mind. An indescribable feeling of fullness surged in her heart, as if a vast ocean of knowledge was silently flowing into the depths of her consciousness.
——It is a complete theoretical system about one-handed swordsmanship, from the basic sword-holding posture to the advanced combo techniques, every detail is extremely clear.
"How does it feel?" Caesar's voice was low and calm, with a hint of inquiry.
Ying frowned slightly, her tone filled with shock and confusion. "I...felt a flood of knowledge flooding into my mind, as if I had mastered a certain skill in an instant. My swordsmanship...seems to have really improved."
Paimon's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open: "Eh? But you didn't move at all just now! Could it be that..."
Her eyes quickly locked onto the crystal device on the table that was shining with a mysterious light.
Caesar nodded slightly, his expression solemn. "Yes, just as you think. This device is called 'Canned Knowledge'. Its function is just as I demonstrated just now—"
He took a deep breath, his voice low and penetrating:
"It is a container that can store a complete knowledge system. Then, through specific methods, it can be directly uploaded to a person's consciousness or connected to the Void System."
"It's equivalent to a smaller version of the Void."
"Those who receive knowledge 'know' it without the need for study or practice. There are no conditions for its use."
"Uploading knowledge to the Void System is equivalent to adding reserves to the entire knowledge base, making it available to all connected users."
“If used properly, it can create a knowledgeable scholar in a very short time.”
[It looks like an endless source of energy.]
[This description...if it were used on a human, wouldn't it be like Doraemon's memory bread?]
【Isn’t this just a USB flash drive or a solid-state drive? 】
【Abbreviation: mobile hard disk. 】
His tone changed, a hint of sternness in his voice. "Precisely because of this, eight hundred years ago, I issued an order to list this item as a highly controlled item within the Faithful Court. Circulation within the Faithful Court or outside of it is strictly prohibited. Only the Faithful Court headquarters can properly store and supervise it."
(Player perspective dialogue options:)
(1. Weren’t you the sage who became one five hundred years ago?)
(2. It sounds like a very convenient tool, so why is it regulated?)
"Didn't you become a sage five hundred years ago?"
Ying tilted her head slightly, a hint of doubt in her tone, and her attention seemed to be diverted from the main point.
Caesar remained expressionless, his tone calm yet slightly resigned. "That was merely a figure of speech. I meant to emphasize that I issued this decree long ago, much longer than you might imagine."
Paimon scratched his head and asked in confusion, "But...it sounds like this 'canned knowledge' is a super convenient tool, so why is its use banned?"
Caesar stared at her, a complex emotion flashing across his eyes, as if he saw his former self, and as if he saw countless seekers of knowledge who were lost in shortcuts.
He sighed softly, his voice tinged with sympathy, "Your doubts are exactly what most of the students at the Order Academy were thinking back then."
"They don't understand why such an effective tool is not used, instead spending years or even decades studying, practicing, and making mistakes."
"But let me tell you this—'mastering' and 'understanding' are two completely different things."
“Knowing the steps to fishing doesn’t mean you can sit in the cold for three days and actually catch a fish;”
“Being proficient in all architectural design theories does not mean you can design a building that carries a soul.”
[It's like this: a fisherman with ten years of experience might not catch as much in an afternoon as a novice fisherman.]
[Haha, as an architecture student, it's hard not to agree with this... I'm familiar with all the design concepts of various architects, but I just can't draw a single design...]
Travel thousands of miles and read thousands of books; only by traveling thousands of miles can you understand thousands of books. Traveling is always before reading.
"Canned knowledge can only give people 'knowledge', but it cannot give people 'truth'. If used without restraint, it will only cultivate a group of self-proclaimed know-it-alls who are actually just idiots with empty words."
Caesar's eyes dimmed slightly, as if he was lost in distant memories: "And..."
Then his voice lowered, with a hint of self-mockery:
"Over-reliance on it will make thinking lazy and creativity gradually dry up. When all knowledge is readily available, people no longer try to think independently. When faced with a difficult problem, the first reaction is no longer to explore and break through, but to reach out for answers."
"The progress of civilization depends on the innovations and breakthroughs of our predecessors. Only when people continue to explore new knowledge can future generations stand on higher shoulders and see into the distance."
"If we allow 'canned knowledge' to run rampant, Xumi, once known as the 'City of Wisdom,' will eventually become a ruin with books but no ideas."
Ying was silent for a long time, her fingertips gently stroking her chin, a thoughtful glint in her eyes. Suddenly, her expression froze, and she blurted out:
"Wait... that Void System... isn't it also..."
Before he could finish his words, Caesar had already raised a finger and gently placed it against his lips, making a clear "silence" gesture. His eyes were calm and warning, as if to say: Some truths cannot be spoken.
"Besides, there is one most crucial reason." Caesar's voice was low and solemn, as if carrying a tremendous force.
Paimon's eyes widened, his face filled with shock: "This...isn't this the main reason?"
Caesar nodded slowly, his expression solemn. "The reason I classified it as a controlled substance at the highest level is because of my core concern about how the canned knowledge is obtained."
His eyes were as sharp as a knife:
"To create canned knowledge, one must rely on a very special device. The function of this device is to forcibly extract the knowledge from the human brain and store it."
"Those whose knowledge is extracted suffer, at best, mental damage and memory disorder, or, at worst... a complete collapse of consciousness and loss of sanity, becoming a hollow, incapable shell."
Ying's pupils suddenly shrank, and a chill spread from the bottom of her heart.
The two little guys, Paimon and Iya, were so scared that they covered their mouths with their hands and trembled slightly all over.
At this moment, Ying finally understood why Caesar imposed the most stringent ban on this type of technology.
If left unchecked, the greedy profit chain fostered by canned knowledge will spread rapidly across Mount Sumeru like poison ivy, triggering a bloody and morally destructive catastrophe.
Only iron-fisted control can cut off the source of evil and protect the last dignity and bottom line of human nature.
--Reality
——Reality Silver Wolf’s live broadcast room.
The dim blue light of the screen reflected the stern profile of the Silver Wolf as Caesar slowly unveiled the truth.
She nodded slightly, her eyes twinkling, and she sighed softly, "So that's how it is... So that's how it is, so that's how it is."
"That's not surprising..."
[Silver Wolf is playing dumb again, leaving everyone confused.]
[What does this mean? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!]
[Riddler, get out of Xumi City! We don't welcome you!]
While the way canned knowledge is produced is certainly horrifying, I don't think the problem is serious enough to warrant a complete ban, right?
Silver Wolf spread his hands, shrugged helplessly, and a self-deprecating smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Sometimes, she really hopes that the viewers in her live broadcast room can be as knowledgeable and wise as the viewers in Kafka's live broadcast room; sometimes, she envies Xiao Guizi - with an empty brain and a devilish figure, she lives a simple and comfortable life.
Regarding the former, she didn't need to say much; regarding the latter...even she herself couldn't see through it, so why bother explaining it?
She sighed softly, her voice filled with a hint of fatigue and clarity. "The plot mentions that to create canned knowledge, one must extract real memories and knowledge from the human brain."
"In other words, once this technology is allowed to circulate, people will target those highly intelligent geniuses for profit—hunting for their brains and exploiting their wisdom."
"It's like the state's strict ban on the pornography industry. It's ostensibly a moral control, but in reality it's to protect women's rights. Otherwise, why do you think the study materials you read every day require such strict state regulation?"
"Behind every forbidden thing in the world, there is often something that must be protected."
——Teyvat
Xumi, Teaching Order.
After a moment, he slowly lowered his hand, his tone returning to calm. "In short, the current situation is that the royalists have lost a very special piece of 'canned knowledge'."
"They call it... 'God's Canned Knowledge'."
At this point, Caesar raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sneer: "God? Ha... They dare to say that."
"At first I didn't understand why they named it that. But considering the project you mentioned..."
"Everything suddenly became clear."
"To heal the World Tree, knowledge beyond the mundane is naturally required—perhaps only the 'Gods' possess such wisdom. From this perspective, their names are quite reasonable."
His gaze narrowed as he continued, "Based on the current clues, we can infer... this 'God's Canned Knowledge' has already flowed into the Port of Omos, awaiting secret trade."
"If we can get it back first—"
"Not only can it reveal the true intentions of the Great Sage, but it can also defeat the Royalist faction's schemes."
Caesar looked at Ying and Paimon, and for the first time, a hint of solemnity and gratitude appeared in his eyes:
"Thank you for your reminder. It is your words that made me realize this crucial point."