Chapter 346 Networking Has Never Been a Problem for Me! (5K Votes Requested, Please Follow Up)

Whether or not Charles' restrictions can be circumvented is actually not particularly important to Luo Yao.

The important thing is that he wants to get around Lao Zhou's restrictions.

Lao Zhou now does not allow him to have access to brain-computer technology. That is a sure thing. He needs to find a way to break through.

Otherwise, if he wants to make a breakthrough in the field of brain-computer technology, his company's existing team and resources alone will not be enough.

Charles' willingness to come to China for academic exchanges at least shows that he has a certain open mind and academic pursuits.

Then you can take advantage of the other party.

Luo Yao's brain was spinning rapidly. If he wanted Charles to do things for him willingly, he would have to take an unusual approach.

Luo Yao retrieved Charles' file.

Chemist, pioneer in nanoscience and technology.

The reason for Hua Guo is also to help Hanshi University of Science and Technology establish a nanomaterials laboratory.

In general, he is a pure scientist.

Luo Yao was quickly checking Charles' file, when a message suddenly popped up from Xiao Moss.

Luo Yao's eyes widened slightly.

Have you participated in the Thousand Talents Program before?

[Charles has not reported to the Ugly Country, but his name does appear on the list of the Thousand Talents Plan. 】

Charles' operation exceeded Luo Yao's expectations.

Is this foreigner too arrogant?

Under the current situation, you dare to participate in the Thousand Talents Plan without reporting to Chou Country. Is this the rhythm of wanting to come to China?

Luo Yao decided to test Charles.

"Mr. Charles, as I understand it, you have participated in our Thousand Talents Plan?"

Charles' expression changed, he looked around, and after making sure no one was there, he lowered his voice and said, "How do you know?"

"The people above promised me to keep it secret."

Luo Yao smiled slightly and put on an enigmatic look: "Did you forget that I have artificial intelligence?"

When Charles heard this, his eyes widened. He swallowed and asked cautiously: "Then...how much does that person know?"

"I basically know everything about you."

When Charles heard this, he knew that he couldn't hide it from Luo Yao, so he simply broke the pot and said: "What's the use? If you want to announce the news, just announce it. I will be arrested and locked up for a year and a half at most. Those people People will also let me go.”

"I participated in your Thousand Talents Plan before. I wanted to get the title of foreign academician here and then stay in China, but your people couldn't do it."

"Didn't do it?"

"According to your academician election method, if I want to be elected as your academician, I need to be recommended by others, but unfortunately, no one recommended me."

Charles shrugged, with a helpless and self-deprecating smile on his face, as if he was telling a ridiculous joke.

When Luo Yao heard this, he looked at Charles in disbelief: "How is it possible? Your achievements in the field of scientific research are obvious to all. How come no one recommends you?"

Charles sighed and shook his head: "There are too many people studying nanomaterials, and my achievements are not particularly valued here."

"This is why I adjusted my research direction before and connected nanoelectronics with brain science. However, this thing is relatively unpopular and not many people understand it."

"Furthermore, the academician election in China is not just based on scientific research achievements. What's important here is connections, relationships, and a little bit of luck. Obviously, I don't have these things."

Charles's words let Luo Yao know Charles's motivations for coming to China for academic exchanges. He was confident that this man really wanted to come to China.

Since the other party really wants to come to China and he can use him, it doesn't matter if he helps this person now.

Luo Yao said slowly: "This is actually simple, I have a way."

A look of surprise immediately appeared on Charles's face: "You have a way? By the way, you are an academician of the two academies here. You must have a wide network of contacts, right?"

Luo Yao shook his head: "Contacts, what's the use of that thing?"

As soon as Charles heard these words, he knew that Luo Yao, like him, was a person who didn't like to make friends.

That's it.

What's the point of talking if you don't have connections?

Charles was secretly complaining in his heart, but Luo Yao smiled mysteriously and continued: "Connections have never been a problem here for me. It doesn't matter if you don't have them. The key depends on how you play this game."

Charles was stunned and asked curiously: "Then what are you going to do?"

Luo Yao said calmly: "To tell you the truth, the key to academician election is not how many people recommend you, but how important the people who recommend you are."

"If you want to stay in China and get the title of academician now, you need to cooperate with my people."

"What cooperation?" Charles became interested.

"New materials for brain-computer technology."

…

Director Ding, director of the Scientific Research Department of Han City University of Technology, received the email from Charles.

"Dear Director Ding, recently I want to take advantage of the fact that the laboratory project is over and take a good summer vacation."

Director Ding looked at the content of the email and said to his colleagues in the office: "Isn't Professor Charles frustrated because he was not selected as an academician?"

"He has stopped doing academic work now and is going on vacation."

The colleague next to him frowned slightly after hearing this, shook his head and said, "Director Ding, I think that may not be entirely the case. Professor Charles is a scientific research madman, and his enthusiasm for academics is obvious to all. Perhaps, he really wants to Take a break and adjust."

Director Ding sighed: "It's also possible. I hope he can adjust quickly. Maybe he can be selected as an academician this year?"

"It's impossible. The group of people at the Chinese Academy of Sciences want to choose someone they are familiar with. Charles is not familiar with them, so why should they choose him?"

After Director Ding heard this, he said hesitantly: "Look at this, will Charles stop cooperating with us in the future?"

"After all, our school is currently unable to help him obtain the title of academician."

"Could it be that he is going to find a new cooperative school this time?" Director Ding was shocked.

Director Ding thought of this and quickly called Charles.

On the other end of the phone, Charles' voice sounded unusually relaxed. He greeted Director Ding enthusiastically and did not seem to be affected by any negative emotions.

Director Ding composed himself and tried to sound as natural as possible: "Professor Charles, how have you been lately? I heard that you are planning to take a vacation, and I would like to know your specific plans."

Charles smiled and replied: "Director Ding, thank you for your concern. I do plan to take some time off, mainly to adjust my condition and recharge my batteries. As for the specific plan, I am still making arrangements, but I will definitely inform you in advance. "

Director Ding felt relieved, and then asked tentatively: "Professor, regarding the selection of academicians with the Chinese Academy of Sciences that you mentioned before, I would like to know your thoughts. Have you considered other cooperative schools or institutions to increase the number of selections? The odds of winning?"

Charles heard the concern in Director Ding's words, and he said seriously: "Director Ding, please rest assured that I have no plans to cooperate with other schools or institutions at the moment. I am very satisfied with your school's research strength and cooperative atmosphere. I believe that We can achieve more together.”

He paused and continued: "As for the selection of academicians, I do understand the complexity and difficulty, but I believe that as long as we persist in doing research, the results will naturally be recognized!"

"For China and Blue Star, I will burn my life!"

Director Ding:? ? ?

This doesn't sound problematic at all.

But is this what Charles really thinks?

Why did your consciousness suddenly become so high?

I was still thinking about becoming an academician before, but why did I change my mind today?

When Director Ding and Monk Zhang Er were confused, Charles hung up the phone and looked up at the building in front of him.

Locke Research Society.

He took a deep breath and walked in.

One month later.

Mark comes to Neural Connection.

"Anna, how is the overall iteration of brain-computer technology going now?"

“Has the uncontrolled problem been solved?”

Ana pointed to the data on the screen and said: "Our team has deeply optimized the algorithm and introduced artificial intelligence technology. The current brain-computer interface device can more accurately identify the user's intention and reduce the possibility of misoperation."

"We have also added multiple safety mechanisms to ensure that when the equipment malfunctions or an abnormal situation occurs, the connection to the brain can be quickly cut off to avoid harm to the experimenter."

Mark frowned: "I only care about the actual effect. What does the experimenter causing harm have to do with me?"

Mark's words caused Anna to fall into a brief silence. She understood Mark's persistent pursuit of practical technical effects, but she didn't like Mark's attitude of not taking the experimenter seriously.

"Our Mars plan is about to start. I hope you can complete the iteration of brain-computer technology as soon as possible. I don't want anyone to ruin my plan."

"Project Mars? No moon landing this time?"

Mark said: “Landing on the moon and landing on Mars are two things happening at the same time.”

Ana's face showed surprise: "Are you too anxious?"

Mark looked at Anna with cold eyes and explained: "No, we are not in a hurry."

“Every decision is carefully considered and fully prepared. The plans to land on the moon and Mars are an important step in the field of scientific and technological exploration. Moreover, the two do not conflict with each other, but can promote each other. "

He paused and continued: "Ana, I understand your concerns."

"It is true that iteration and improvement of technology takes time and requires rigorous experimentation and verification. However, our Mars plan is equally important. It is related to our future development. I hope you can understand that I am not urging you, but I hope You can understand the urgency and importance of this plan.”

The mysterious meteorite flashed in Mark's mind.

His people came to the conclusion of going to Mars through image communication with meteorites.

This conclusion was actually drawn simply because the meteorite reacted to pictures of Mars, which led Mark to believe that the meteorite was familiar with Mars.

In this way, he would like to go to Mars even more.

The strong reaction of that meteorite to the picture of Mars is undoubtedly a kind of guidance and a calling.

Mark knows that this trip to Mars is not just a simple space exploration, but also an important mission that may change human history.

If meteorites really have some connection with Mars, then there may be unknown civilizations, unknown life forms, and even unknown resources and technologies on Mars. Such a discovery will completely change mankind's understanding of the universe and open up a new era.

Then he can stand at the top of Blue Star Technology.

By then Luo Yao will be no match for him!

Mark also knows that none of this can be achieved easily. The journey to Mars is full of unknowns and risks and requires tremendous effort and wisdom on his part. He must carefully plan every detail to ensure the smooth progress of the plan.

"I know, I will upgrade the brain-computer equipment again." Anna knew that Mark would not change his mind easily, so she had to obey his order.

"Well, when it comes to materials, remember to ask Professor Charles, he knows how to do it." Mark came back to his senses and said.

"Okay, I will get in touch with Professor Charles as soon as possible to discuss specific plans for material upgrades."

After Mark left, Anna contacted Charles.

But when she called, no one answered the phone.

Ana frowned and put down the phone, feeling uneasy in her heart.

I heard that Charles went to a university in China to conduct academic exchanges and research and development of new materials.

Is the other party busy?

…

Inside the laboratory of the Luo Research Society.

Charles was talking to Luo Yao, and his cell phone had long been confiscated and put aside.

"Academician Luo, why are you still wearing hospital clothes?"

Luo Yao waved his hand and said, "That's not important. Let's talk about the issue I just mentioned."

"Academician Luo, are you sure you want to do subdural cortical electrodes?"

Charles's voice was a little confused. He frowned slightly and looked at Luo Yao in front of him. Luo Yao is a leader in China's scientific research community. They have a pivotal position in the scientific and technological world, but this time he proposed this research direction. , Charles didn’t fully understand.

Luo Yao nodded: "Yes, Professor Charles, we have been looking for ways to interact with the human brain more effectively and safely. Subdural cortical electrodes are the key to achieving this goal, I think."

"The subdural cortical electrode is undoubtedly a revolutionary semi-invasive electrode design. Its subtlety lies in that it can be accurately embedded on the cerebral cortex and adhere closely to the cortex without penetrating into the brain tissue. .”

"This delicate balance enables it to capture extraordinary cortical EEG signals. Compared with traditional extracranial EEG recordings, since it is in direct contact with the cortical surface, the quality of the captured signals is naturally a qualitative leap forward. , this is undoubtedly a major breakthrough for us in exploring the mysteries of the brain and promoting the development of brain-computer interface technology."

Charles did not immediately agree with Luo Yao's words: "This requires too much material. Although I have developed mesh lines of conductive polymers, a material with a structure similar to brain tissue, the softness is not enough."

"We also need to consider the biocompatibility, stability and safety of the material after long-term implantation. These factors are key to determining whether we can successfully apply this electrode."

"That's why I came to you to cooperate."

Charles has a big head.

Working with Luo Yao is something that would make other scientists envious, but it is not that difficult!

Charles smiled bitterly: "Academician Luo, I am actually honored that you are willing to believe me, but you also know that if we want to develop an electrode that can be placed in the subdural cortex, we need to consider too many aspects, including the selection of materials. , structural optimization, biocompatibility testing, and long-term implant stability verification, each step takes a long time.”

"It doesn't have to be that long."

"Professor Huang will come over in a while. He knows what I think. You can discuss it with him. I have something else to do here, so I won't talk about it."

Luo Yao closed the call without waiting for Charles's reaction.

In the hospital, the doctor would come to check the ward from time to time. After Xiao Moss saw through the monitor that the doctor was coming to the ward again, he immediately reminded Luo Yao. Luo Yao immediately ended the call with Charles and started programming on the bed.

Charles was stunned on the spot, but fortunately Professor Huang came to rescue him in a short time.

After Professor Huang shook hands with Charles, he went straight to the topic: "Professor Charles, I heard from Academician Luo that you have profound attainments in materials research and development, and we are very much looking forward to cooperating with you."

Charles nodded and said seriously: "Professor Huang, I am also looking forward to cooperating with you. However, I must tell you frankly that developing an electrode that can be placed in the subdural cortex is indeed a difficult task."

"We need to consider multiple aspects..."

Professor Huang smiled slightly and said: "Of course we understand these challenges. It is precisely because of the difficulties that we need to work together. Academician Luo has put forward some very creative ideas. I believe that with the support of your materials research and development capabilities , we will definitely be able to overcome these problems.”

"Academician Luo has already proposed it?"

"Well, he also gave specific directions for material research."

"Use hydrogels."

"The artificial cerebrospinal fluid we chose is very similar to the human spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. As the solvent part of the hydrogel, it can use ions in the cerebrospinal fluid to achieve electrical conduction."

"In this way, the microenvironment of the gel electrode is highly consistent with the brain tissue in composition, providing unique conditions for the fusion of the electrode and the brain tissue. As for the insulating layer, soft and insulating PDMS silica gel can be used to maintain flexibility. At the same time, it can effectively isolate the transfer of current and ensure the safety and stability of the electrode during use."

Charles asked strangely: "Academician Luo has such clear ideas, why doesn't he lead his team to do it himself?"

Professor Huang coughed slightly, trying to ease the embarrassment.

How was he to tell Charles that their academician was "locked up"?

The higher-ups tried every means to let Luo Yao rest, but now they haven't even let Luo Yao come out of the hospital, let alone let him do experiments.

"Well, because the research and development of materials is not the most critical."

Charles felt uncomfortable. Even Mark relied on his materials to develop brain-computer technology. Why is it that in Luo Yao's case, materials are not the most critical?