Chapter 32: Everyone was convinced

These words undoubtedly described the current situation facing the human race.

Inside the lecture hall of Kyoto University of Science.

Professor Feng looked at Jiang Zhe on the big screen, his expression shifting slightly as a sense of grandeur rose in his heart.

By using his self-created Bootstrap Paradox, he was actually calling upon the entire world to do what humanity ought to do.

This is someone who truly loves the world.

Using a platform and utilizing everything currently available to make humanity do something more meaningful!

At this moment, he couldn't help but admire Jiang Zhe's motives and the open-mindedness and vision he possessed at such a young age, which were far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

He turned his head to look at the graduate students.

Right now, the graduate students were completely silent, deeply shaken by what they were hearing.

To this, he simply smiled slightly and said, "Now, do you still feel like your time was wasted coming here?"

A moment later, everyone in the audience shook their heads one after another.

"It was worth it!"

"Coming here wasn't a mistake; it was really worth it!"

"At first, I thought he was just using his self-created Bootstrap Paradox to increase his fame; but I was wrong."

"He doesn't mention the core of the [Bootstrap Paradox]—the cycle—in every sentence, yet every example he gives is inseparable from the [cycle]. It's a very sophisticated technique. He's like a science student and a liberal arts student at the same time. I, Leng Fei, am truly convinced!"

"..."

This time, the graduate students were truly won over, leaving them in a state of humble learning!

...

Inside a dormitory building at the Magic City Science Institute.

Professor Li and the others were also speechless.

They looked at each other, self-deprecating smiles appearing on their faces.

Just based on this vision and inner strength alone, they were a step behind Jiang Zhe.

"Actually, at this point, even if his analysis of the Bootstrap Paradox really fails, I won't say anything. Based on his character alone, I, Old Li, am convinced!"

A hint of respect flowed in Professor Li's eyes.

This didn't seem faked; it was genuine and sincere.

A biologist present said with a thoughtful expression, "He is very clever. Every generation of dominant organisms on the great stage of Earth has been inseparable from a cycle: emergence, development, glory, and curtain call; then it's humanity's turn."

"He doesn't mention the [cycle] in his sentences, yet his examples mention the [cycle] in every word."

"It looks like he isn't explaining the Bootstrap Paradox, but he has already dissected the Bootstrap Paradox into several small parts."

"This level of teaching ability is already on par with us veteran professors."

The professors nodded one after another in agreement.

Yes, everyone present was a professor.

Even though they were in their fifties and sixties, they felt a sense of helplessness.

Jiang Zhe is only 24 years old; how can his teaching level be even stronger than us old-timers?

They couldn't understand it!

...

Inside an office at Guangzhou University of Science and Technology.

The mother and daughter, Tang Qian and Professor Tang Yan, were silent, their eyes fixed on Jiang Zhe.

After a while, a look of appreciation appeared on Professor Tang Yan's face.

"Alright, that's enough for today. I won't watch anymore."

"Mom, why aren't you watching anymore?"

"Because I've already learned what I wanted to see from him."

Professor Tang Yan stood up, smiled slightly, and pulled the door shut before leaving. "Don't watch too late; go back to the dormitory early."

Watching her mother leave, Tang Qian had a look of confusion. "What exactly did my mom learn from Teacher Jiang?"

What Tang Qian didn't know was that Professor Tang Yan had started watching with the intention of refuting him.

Initially, she was drawn to the program by Jiang Zhe's exaggerations.

But as time went on, Professor Tang Yan saw the most brilliant shining points in Jiang Zhe.

After a simple comparison, Professor Tang Yan realized: 'I was judging a noble man with my own petty mind. If such a person can corrupt my daughter, then let her be corrupted. Even if she's corrupted, it's much better than her current state!'

It was this thought that made Professor Tang Yan feel ashamed in front of Jiang Zhe, so she left early.

In fact, there were many people who had the same thoughts as Professor Tang Yan.

...

At this time, inside the monitoring room of the Television Station.

Old Wang was monitoring the terrifying online viewership curve and the number of people.

He couldn't help but swallow, his gaze filled with shock.

"The number of people online has reached a terrifying 3 million. What on earth is he talking about?"

If he could, he even wanted to take out his phone and see for himself right now.

But he had to monitor the curve changes at all times and provide various suggestions to the background production team and the program director.

After struggling internally for a moment, Old Wang really couldn't stand these rules anymore.

Gritting his teeth, he pulled his phone out of his pocket and clicked on Jiang Zhe's livestream room.

"This little guy, the number of people in the livestream room has actually reached 200,000 real-time viewers, which is already on par with those minor celebrities!"

He continued to watch the replay in depth.

"Good heavens, so he's talking about the entropy increase derived from the [Bootstrap Paradox]; the Earth and the universe are also constantly increasing in entropy!"

"This is a great example. It's full of environmental significance. He doesn't mention the cycle in his words, but every part of the example is about the cycle."

"Impressive, this Little Jiang is full of substance!"

"No wonder so many people are watching."

He watched up to the current moment, where bullet comments were rapidly appearing on the screen.

"Fine, Jiang Zhe, you are the first person I've ever seen talk about [environmental protection] in such a refreshing and unconventional way. I'll give you a bow!"

"Truly incredible. At first, I thought you were off-topic and not talking about the Bootstrap Paradox, but then my math teacher dad told me that you've been talking about the cycle all along. My vision was too narrow; I'm bowing to you too!"

"Coming here today wasn't a waste. Brothers, start sending gifts!"

As the words fell, the gifts in the livestream room increased visibly to the naked eye.

No matter the price, it was the sentiment of the people.

Old Zhao looked on blankly, watching the pre-tax amount in the livestream room soar from 30,000 to 180,000.

Amidst his envy, he reported the viewership situation to Station Manager Zhao.

...

At this time, inside the leadership conference room.

Station Manager Zhao, who had been very concerned about viewership ratings, had now also fallen into a learning state.

He looked at Wang Lin curiously. "Little Wang, is the Earth really using [self-regulation] to fight against us humans?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Wang Lin.

There were some things Jiang Zhe wouldn't explicitly say, so they sought answers from Wang Lin for some small details.

Wang Lin nodded slightly and gave an explanation: "Yes, we humans are indeed as Teacher Jiang said—we are the entropy of the Earth, and our emergence makes the Earth increasingly chaotic. Only if we humans maintain order and eliminate the damage we bring one by one can we reduce the harm caused to the Earth. Conversely, the Earth will [agree] to let us exist under its protection for longer!"

Speaking to this point, Wang Lin frowned in thought: "Actually, there's a relatively sci-fi theory in recent scientific journals. I remember someone saying that the Earth seems to have consciousness as well."

"Let me give an example: the more advanced a civilization is, the less it needs language. This is most common in science and sci-fi works."

Old Zhao looked confused: "Why?"

Wang Lin continued to explain: "Because language is very inefficient. Information transmission in advanced civilizations is directly brain-to-brain, not through the mouth. Don't just see the Earth as a planet and a sphere; in a certain sense, the Earth's [self-regulation] is actually an expression of [consciousness]."

"Unfortunately, I don't know much about this area. Perhaps some of our current sciences aren't developed enough, so no one can explain it clearly."

If Jiang Zhe had heard these words, he would have certainly said with an amused expression, [Isn't this just the 'Gaia Hypothesis'?]

As his explanation concluded, everyone present suddenly understood.

Just as they were about to ask more questions, Jiang Zhe on the big screen directly spoke the thoughts in everyone's hearts.

"So, now everyone understands."

"The death that the Earth is fighting against is the destruction caused to it by our human race."

"Conversely, when the example of Earth is extended to the macro-universe, everyone will discover a fact."

"The universe is actually also fighting against death!"

"Because in the universe, planets and stars are dying every moment, and the chaos they generate is also constantly increasing."

"Only by understanding these things will the mysterious veil of the Bootstrap Paradox be completely exposed before your eyes!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately remained silent, their eyes fixed on the big screen.