Chapter 67: Brain Transplant Experiment

The speaker was none other than Li Ming, a professor of philosophy and neurology at the Kyoto University of Science.

He had achieved quite a bit in the field of philosophy, though he had not yet reached international acclaim.

He currently had a philosophical question: "The Brain Swap Experiment."

Professor Li Ming had yet to find a definitive answer, so he took this opportunity to seek Jiang Zhe's advice.

With Jiang Zhe's level of expertise, even if he could not provide a direct answer, he could at least offer some inspiration.

Professor Hua Yunfeng looked at the unseemly middle-aged professor below the stage, his face darkening.

"Jiang Zhe has already connected. Are you going to keep him waiting?"

"Hurry up and ask!"

At these words, the childlike middle-aged professor finally realized how abrupt he was being.

His earlier excitement had caused him to lose his composure.

"My apologies, my apologies, Mr. Jiang."

Professor Li Ming took a deep breath, calmed himself, and asked, "My name is Li Ming, and I am a professor of philosophy and neurology. I currently have a research topic related to what you just discussed. Professor Hua Yunfeng brought me here. I've been watching your program, and I believe your level is quite high; perhaps you can give me some inspiration."

Professor Hua Yunfeng...

Jiang Zhe remembered he was from the Kyoto University of Science.

His previous five million in income had come from Old Qian, who was recommended by Professor Feng, a friend of Professor Hua Yunfeng.

The audience was shocked. As a Bronze-tier Professor, Professor Hua Yunfeng was actually watching with his colleagues today?

They could not imagine that a group of big shots from various fields were watching this right now.

They felt somewhat unworthy of watching the same program as these heavyweights.

The common people from before were secretly relieved; if they had been chosen by the Television Station and asked a stupid question, they would have been cursed onto the trending searches by the entire internet the next day!

"Professor Li, please go ahead!"

He had not expected such a coincidence; or did calls from the university have priority?

"It's like this, Mr. Jiang—"

"Our human brain is divided into two hemispheres, the left and the right."

"With the rapid changes of the era and the development of medical technology,"

"in certain special cases, we neurology practitioners can treat epilepsy by completely removing the patient's left hemisphere."

"This means that even if we only keep one of the patient's hemispheres, there is a high probability the patient will survive."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhe's eyes lit up. Wasn't this the famous "Brain Swap Experiment" from his previous life?

It was only just being researched in this world?

Wasn't that a bit too slow?

"Please, continue!"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang. I performed a surgery with my colleagues at the Kyoto First Hospital, and the aftermath has left me somewhat unsettled."

"This is a real-life example!"

"The subjects were three patients who did not know each other. I'll use codes to represent them: A, B, and C."

"A's left and right hemispheres were both healthy, but his body was severely injured and disabled. He needed a body transplant to survive."

"B's Left Brain was damaged, but his Right Brain was healthy, and his body was also healthy."

"C's Right Brain was damaged, but his Left Brain was healthy, and his body was also healthy."

"Later, I planned it out with my colleagues, and ultimately, for safety considerations,"

"I transplanted A's left hemisphere into B. This way, patient B would have two healthy hemispheres."

"I then transplanted A's right hemisphere into C. This way, patient C would also have two healthy hemispheres."

"Patients B and C each received one of A's hemispheres and successfully survived."

"Naturally, patient A lost his life and was finally laid to rest."

At this point in the narration, the experimental case had successfully piqued the audience's interest and sparked contemplation.

After a moment of silence on the other end, Jiang Zhe showed a curious expression. "Something else must have happened afterward, right?"

On the other end of the line, Professor Li Ming thought for a moment and responded, "Yes. I originally thought it was just a complex brain transplant experiment, but later, A's family—A's family was a local wealthy businessman, while B and C were from ordinary families."

"In the end, that wealthy businessman adopted both B and C."

"I also found it unbelievable when I heard about this follow-up."

"So, I took some time to visit A's father, the businessman."

"The businessman sat on the sofa and told me with a smile: [My son's Left Brain is in him, and my son's Right Brain is in her. Therefore, I believe my son is still alive. I adopted them because I naturally see my son's former personality and character in them. I don't understand medicine; I only know that my son lives on within their two bodies.]."

"When I heard this, I was completely dumbfounded."

"That's impossible!"

"I tossed and turned, unable to find an answer."

"I've been so obsessed with this research topic lately that I feel like I'm having a mental breakdown."

"I just want to know, despite the lack of scientific evidence, is it really as that businessman said—does his son live on within the bodies of B and C?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a massive wave of bullet comments erupted in the livestream room.

"Holy crap..."

"I know who that is. It's the son of a real estate tycoon in Kyoto, also surnamed Li. His son was paralyzed in a car accident."

"Yes, that's him. Damn, I didn't expect Professor Li Ming to be the one who performed the surgery."

"You're curious about that, but I'm curious about whether the tycoon's son really lives on in the bodies of B and C."

"Since a professional practitioner could not solve this problem, even though Jiang Zhe has a high level of expertise in philosophy and science, isn't this outside his field?"

"Well, it doesn't matter even if Jiang Zhe can't explain it. It's no big deal; after all, no one can be omnipotent."

"..."

In the eyes of the audience—

Jiang Zhe might be impressive, but he was not yet at the point of being omnipotent.

Especially since many people knew about this medical experiment, which had shocked the nation three years ago.

Professor Li Ming and the other surgeons had also become famous because of it.

Who would have thought that a medical heavyweight would be at the University of Science? That's just not logical!

Just as Jiang Zhe was about to explain, Professor Li Ming added on the other end, "I was a bit excited just now and forgot that medicine isn't your field, Mr. Jiang. I'm very sorry if I've caused you any trouble!"

Jiang Zhe smiled slightly, naturally not minding. "The answer you want to know is simply whether the tycoon's son lives within the bodies of B and C, since both B and C possess half of the child's brain, correct?"

"Yes, that's right, sir."

"The 'continuity' you mentioned before made me think of this question. But we didn't use any external force to transfer the brain's data, so I don't think it has much to do with continuity, does it?"

"After all, the left and right hemispheres were just separated and moved to different bodies. We didn't destroy A's brain, did we?"

This question was theoretically very tricky!

It truly was a topic worthy of medical academic research.

But Jiang Zhe was not to be outdone and gave a direct answer: "Regarding your question, Professor Li, I have four answers in mind."

"You are mainly troubled by the fact that the businessman firmly believes his son lives in the bodies of B and C."

"I completely understand why the businessman's answer confuses you!"

"Now, it really comes down to one question: [Can we outsiders say that both B and C are A?]"

"For now, it's a matter of opinion."

"What I'm actually focusing on is that the example I gave you earlier was about copying and Cloning."

"In your example, there was no copying or Cloning, but rather a direct splitting of patient A."

"For society, this question can be very simple or very difficult!"

"Can B and C, who were adopted by the tycoon, feel it?"

Professor Li quickly replied, "They can feel it. Sometimes B and C do things they didn't intend to do. Even they are shocked by why they know how to play the piano and guitar."

"A knew how to play the piano and guitar when he was alive. B didn't, but after receiving A's Left Brain, B could play them too."

"A knew how to write when he was alive. C didn't, but after receiving A's Right Brain, she could write as well, and at the same level as A."

"I see."

"I will give you a solution now: the method of elimination."

"Method of elimination? Can that even be used here?"

"Naturally, it can."

"Answer 1: A ceased to exist the moment the surgery was performed. Neither B nor C, who survived, is A."

"Answer 2: B, who has the left hemisphere, is A, while C, who has the right hemisphere, is not A."

"Answer 3: C, who has the right hemisphere, is A, while B, who has the left hemisphere, is not A."

"Answer 4: Both B and C are A. They are just split individuals with different appearances, and both B and C possess most of A's memories."

"There are only these four possibilities. After eliminating three, the remaining one is the answer in your heart."

"For personal reasons, I won't say more. Next!"

Facing the camera, Jiang Zhe gave a slight smile.

For Jiang Zhe, he could not shatter people's beautiful hopes.

In reality...

The true answer to this difficult problem has always been [Answer 1].

The moment A underwent surgery and the hemispheres were separated, the continuity was actually destroyed by the operation.

No matter how outrageous the subsequent events were, B and C were no longer A.

As for why B and C would possess parts of A's personality afterward?

It was because B and C's brains were gradually accepting the memories from the new parts of A's brain.

A's memories were a 'legacy' for B and C, rather than a 'replacement.'

The truth is often cruel. It's enough for Jiang Zhe alone to know; there's no need for anyone else to know.

A moment later.

A few voices from others could be heard on the other end of the line.

Finally, Professor Li barely managed to accept the answer.

"I understand. Thank you for clarifying, Mr. Jiang!"