Chapter 1040: Forecasting is part of the analysis

At this moment Lu Zhou didn't know that the behavior of one of his old friends might cause him a lot of trouble.
However, even if he knew it, he probably wouldn't blame him too much.
After all it was like what he was doing.
Even without him to push this technology, in the future of ten or twenty years, someone will definitely bring this technology to the world. Especially in the context of today's space competition, freezing dormancy technology is written at the corner of the aerospace research and development project outlines of two superpowers at the same time. Maybe this day is just something that will happen in the next decade or two.
Similarly, even without Professor Krugman's dissertation, there must be someone else to play this role and fulfill his historical mission.
Lu Zhou, who had already foreseen what would happen, was seated on the high-speed train back to his hometown the day after the conference of the medical university.
Almost when he returned home on the high-speed rail, the 301 Hospital and the Jinling Institute of Advanced Research finally released the news about a Fields Medal winner receiving frozen dormancy treatment.
It is almost predictable.
Following the sensation caused by the Riemann conjecture, the headlines of mainstream international media were once again occupied by Professor Lu ...
...
Princeton.
Cafe of the Higher Research Institute.
Sitting near a window, facing the old friend Professor Angus Deaton sitting opposite him, Professor Fefferman suddenly sighed softly.
"I didn't expect him to do this."
Freeze to sleep.
The matter has been under discussion throughout Princeton recently.
Although it is clear to me that this is probably the best choice, not everyone can accept this choice, especially the student of Miss Willa Puyi, whether it is about the lovely and respectable teacher being diagnosed For the issue of advanced lung cancer, or her respectable mentor who actually "frozen" her to the future, it has caused considerable controversy.
However, Lu Zhou himself seems very calm and calm. These days it seems that he has disappeared from the Internet. No matter whether it is Arxiv or mathoverflow, the information has not been updated. Fefferman also went to the more commonly used collars in China to take a look. He remembered that he seemed to like interacting with netizens on it, and found that the same was true.
"Actually ... I expected it."
Stirring the coffee in the cup with a spoon and watching the swirling milk froth, Professor Angus Deaton continued for a while and then continued.
"I once advised him to keep him cautious about freezing and dormant. But then I thought about it, those words were not necessary at all, and it would not work, let alone I convinced him, Let him give us a little more time for civilization, and this day will always come. The pursuit of living creatures is eternal. From the moment our ancestors grasped the tools, we were destined to have everything we have now, and also destined to Every choice we make is to make us live longer. "
A bit interested in this statement, Fefferman accidentally glanced at him: "Economics is still studying this?"
Angus: "This is not economics. This is evolution. It is biological ... also, it is human nature."
Footsteps came from the corridor outside the cafe.
Soon, an old man in a plain shirt came in from the outside.
"Sorry, I'm a little late ... Feverman? Are you here too?"
Looking at Fefferman sitting opposite Professor Angus, Krugman looked at him slightly more unexpectedly, apparently did not expect that he would appear here.
"I'm here almost every afternoon when I'm not busy ... but today there are some exceptions," shrugged, Professor Fefferman smiled mildly, and continued, "I was invited by Professor Angus Come. "
Krugman opened his mouth and said, "Well ... it seems that our professor Angus has invited more than one person."
Professor Angus: "It's not important to invite a few people. In contrast, I'm more interested in your research ... I noticed that you seem to have submitted a paper recently? Regarding the impact of freezing dormancy technology on macroeconomics Aspects."
When he heard the old friend talk about his recent research, Krugman's face suddenly showed an enthusiastic look, and he drew a chair and sat beside them.
"Of course, I wrote that thesis. I didn't expect you to see it ... Thank you for a cup of Mocha."
The waiter nodded and turned towards the bar.
After clearing his throat, Krugman continued.
"You may not be able to imagine the social changes that this technology may bring. In fact, I also thought about it before flying. This may sound strange, but it does not matter, I can tell you."
In other words, Krugman spent about ten minutes recounting his research results. Especially for "Human society will probably break the long-standing equality that has been achieved by human society from the French Revolution / Life until now because of the birth of this technology, and it will eventually happen as many times as ever "From the new inequality to the new equality" speculation, he spent a lot of time to describe.
He patiently listened to the old friend's generous speech and waited until the cup of coffee he ordered was brought up by the waiter. He finally stopped because of a dry mouth, and Professor Angus said with a slight smile.
"I have an unpublished manuscript here ... are you interested?"
Professor Krugman, who was still holding a coffee mug in his hand, froze slightly and asked, "Is this okay?"
Generally speaking, scholars in the same field will try to avoid doing this, but Angus didn't care about it, just said gently.
"It's okay. We have known each other for so many years, and we still have this trust. Not to mention just you, Professor Fefferman just saw it."
Sitting next to him as a listener, Fefferman also laughed and said, "An interesting article, although it may take me a bit of effort to fully understand it."
"... If you say so, please show it to me."
"No problem, here it is."
After receiving the manuscript from Professor Angus, Krugman looked at the characteristic handwriting for a moment, and then he took a slight poke, and then his face was filled with an expression of unbelief and shock. .
Future Sociology!
After ten minutes flipping through the manuscript, Krugman returned it to Angus with a complex look.
"... You're done? When ... was it written? Don't tell me these days."
After putting away the manuscript, Professor Angus said: "As early as half a year ago, I published the first thesis, which is the part you saw in the opening chapter for the promising subject of sociology in the future. General. There have been several articles later, and this manuscript is a simple collation of these contents, at least I think that the contents are enough to support the volume of a book. "
After a pause, Professor Angus continued.
"A long time ago ... or just a few years ago, this was actually something that didn't need to be discussed. No matter how we develop willfully, there is no way to directly interfere with the future society, let alone How many people deliberately plan their future that will not exist for a hundred years. Regardless of whether we accept it or not, most of the choices we make are based on the current situation. "
"But now this tacit understanding has been broken. When so many people start to think about how to pave the way for the future, things tend to become troublesome. Maybe in the next few years, not only soybeans, but also the future, will be traded in the futures. Will have the attributes of futures trading. "
"Our work may be insignificant, but theoretical work must be done by someone. At least, when problems occur, we can provide some objective reference for those who are prudent decision makers."
Krugman opened his mouth and said with remorse.
"... I didn't expect to be preempted."
Professor Angus said with a smile: "You have now found me rather surprised. I thought that people like you who are cranky should know these things better than me. After all, if you change my word, you ca n’t be serious. Writing such as "Interstellar Trade Theory" ... this title bears a strong Hollywood flavor thesis. "
Professor Krugman said flatly: "If you really read my paper, you wouldn't say that."
Professor Angus: "Of course I read your thesis, and more than that, I have tracked your research for some time. After all, few economists are interested in the distant future, as we often say The future is not the same. "
Krugman: "... what? I can't believe that our professor Angus actually became interested in my research."
"It's nothing to believe. Your ongoing project and what I want to do are actually the same. Just like your interest in this manuscript, our interests are common."
"... Sociology of the future?"
"Yes," Professor Angus nodded. "Prediction is also part of the analysis, just like our eyes and brain. Only by knowing can we judge whether it is correct or not. How about it? Want to join in?"
Facing the olive branch suddenly thrown at him, Professor Krugman was slightly surprised and blinked unconsciously.
I have to say that this is a very tempting proposal.
In fact, he was really excited.
"... I can't give you an answer right away. This requires the advice of my partner. Of course, I think the possibility of his rejection is very small. On the key issues related to the progress of the project, our judgment is always beyond Unexpectedly. "
"It's okay, this is not a project that can be completed in a day or two. I can wait quietly ... as long as it is not too long."
After a pause, Professor Angus continued to look at Fefferman: "Then, then, is another opinion of Professor Fefferman who has read my manuscript."
I always watched with interest, but I didn't expect that the ball would be kicked to my feet, Fefferman took a moment to stagger, and then smirked and said, "... me? Is this topic related to me? "
"Of course," Professor Angus nodded for granted, and continued. "All the conditions are in place, but ... we still lack a good mathematician."
Professor Fefferman opened his mouth, said for a while, and said silently: "I think ... I have to think about it and give you another answer. In fact, Professor Faltins invited me to participate in a great subject, I'm not sure Is there that time. "
Krugman said a little excitedly, "Is there anything greater than the future?"
"That's hard to say. Compared to knowing what is likely to happen in the future, I feel that it is better to be present and help us meet a better future." Taking a look at the watch on his left hand, Fefferman extended his hand towards I took the coffee cup, drank the rest of the coffee in one breath, and then lowered the cup. "I will have a seminar later, so I won't stay here any more."
In fact, although interested in these things they discussed, as well as brain holes. But he would be a little ... not so happy to get involved.
Like most mathematicians in Princeton.
Although when it comes to mathematical problems, even humility like him, he can't help but develop "arrogance" in his heart. This arrogance stems from their proud knowledge and stubbornness that has continued from the last century-mathematics should serve it.
Seeing Professor Fefferman's intention to leave, Professor Angus's face appeared disappointed ~ EbookFREE.me ~ He originally thought that the words were enough to impress him, but he failed.
However, at this moment, Professor Krugman suddenly said, "Professor Lu said that he would consider participating in our research after he solved the Riemann conjecture."
This sentence seems to be working.
At least the fingers of Professor Fefferman resting in front of the coffee cup suddenly stopped.
Originally planning to stand up, he sat back and watched Professor Krugman frown.
"... Lu Zhou? Is that what he said?"
"I can swear to God," Krugman raised three fingers together. "If I lie, let Satan take my soul."
Fefferman: "... when is it about?"
Krugman answered truthfully: "The day before the IMU conference, we happened to meet at Perelman's house, and I was like he invited ..."
Although at the time, both Krugman and his companion Albert interpreted that sentence as a euphemistic rejection.
After all, "I think about it after solving the Riemann conjecture ..." I believe that anyone who hears this sentence will have the same thoughts as them.
however……
Who would have thought that in a few days, he was really solved by him? !!
If it wasn't for Vera, why would he sit here and grind with Professor Angus now that he might have reached a consensus happily in St. Petersburg and already started studying this subject.
Silent for a long time, Professor Fefferman suddenly looked up at Professor Angus.
"... I changed my mind."
In the surprise sight of the two professors, he smiled slightly and continued.
"I'm interested in what you say."
"If not troublesome, please let me join in."