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Chapter 1509: Chapter 1231: Come Here_2

Chu Kuang’s Zeroth Law actually exposes the fundamental loopholes in special circumstances.

To illustrate, if bad people commit unforgivable crimes, robots would certainly intervene based on the First Law during execution.

Because robots must protect humans.

But this intervention by robots is clearly incorrect as it disrupts the order of law.

According to the book, such robots are too rudimentary.

Advanced robots possess stronger logic and won’t fall into this loophole.

Because advanced robots will analyze and conclude:

This death row inmate poses a threat to others, so this inmate cannot be saved.

Doesn’t this make it much clearer?

Advanced robots consider issues from the perspective of humanity as a whole, making a more comprehensive analysis, hence they won’t interfere with the execution.

This is the practical application of the Zeroth Law proposed by Chu Kuang in his new book: Robots must not harm humanity as a whole, nor can they stand by while humanity suffers harm.

Why is it called the Zeroth Law?

Because this rule is of the highest order and must be fulfilled first.

And this supplement is an upgrade of the understanding of the First Law, from an individual to a collective.

Someone might say:

Isn’t the Zeroth Law great? Why do people say it overturns the Three Laws?

It’s simple.

Because once robots start pondering what constitutes “collective human interests,” it complicates the rules more and more.

For instance, wars might occur among humans.

According to the Zeroth Law, robots must sacrifice a small number of people to protect the majority.

This would lead to a robot revolution, where they calculate results to kill some humans to ensure the safety of humanity.

Doesn’t this violate the subsequent Three Laws?

Yes.

Chu Kuang’s Three Laws, along with the Zeroth Law, become increasingly flawless, but the concept of collective human interest itself is a false proposition, as humans often have disagreements:

Which choice actually aligns with the collective human interests?

The perspective expressed by Chu Kuang in the book is that, like human behavior, robots should possess both legal rationality and free humanity.

Because humans are creatures combining emotion and reason, there are bound to be special moments of “knowing it’s wrong but still doing it.”

No doubt the emergence of this law is brilliant.”

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Readers who still don’t understand can learn the significance of the Zeroth Law from Huyan Dabo’s analysis.

“What is truly sublime and grand is human nature!”

“Both humans and robots should possess humanity; here, humanity is merely a noun representing respect for life, compassion, and love.”

“Too much rationality appears cold-blooded.”

“So the real solution is to imbue robots with a certain degree of humanity, allowing them, like humans, to possess judgment that combines rationality and humanity.”

“Originally, the problem lies with humans.”

“Specifically, it’s the limit of human logic.”

“Some questions humans don’t understand, robots won’t understand either.”

“Amazing!”

“So amazing!”

“Clearly, Chu Kuang subverted the Three Laws of Robotics, yet simultaneously made them more perfect!”

“Chu Kuang is awesome!”

All words ultimately condense into a simple “Chu Kuang is awesome!”

Chu Kuang remains the embodiment of law!

He subverts laws but doesn’t completely subvert them.

He overturns principles but doesn’t completely overturn them.

Chu Kuang is using the Zeroth Law to announce to sci-fi fans worldwide:

The ultimate interpretation of the robot world’s laws has always been in Chu Kuang’s hands, unless someone can break his perfected logical closed loop!

…

Wow!

The concept of the Zeroth Law, like the previous Three Laws of Robotics, has become a global sensation!

In fact.

When Earthlings mention “Asimov’s Three Laws,” they inherently include the content of the Zeroth Law.

This is an acknowledgment of the legitimacy of this rule.

And when the Zeroth Law became globally famous, netizens from various continents suddenly realized—

Chu Kuang’s opponent in this Literary Duel hasn’t been determined yet?

Suddenly.

“In the past, the opponent always made the first move, and old rascal Chu Kuang responded. This time, old rascal Chu Kuang made the first move; who will respond?”

“How to respond?”

“Who can handle the Zeroth Law?”

“Only three opponents remain, each stronger than the other, but the Zeroth Law is something not even two Fan Chongs could handle!”

“Ha!”

“None of the three have made a move yet.”

“Chu Kuang looks at the remaining three opponents: You come over here!”

“The three shiver as they look at the old rascal: Don’t come over here!”

“Ha!”

“Hahahaha, a vivid picture appears.”

“Actually, it’s not merely the proposal of the Zeroth Law. Even if we set aside the Zeroth Law, Chu Kuang’s new book is very exciting, illustrating the development trajectory from Blue Star to the Galactic Empire barely in a few volumes of stories.”

“The Robot Series is complete.”

“But the Galactic Empire Series feels like it’s just beginning!”

…

Chu Kuang still has three Literary Duel opponents.

Writer from Wei Continent, Pang Long.

Writer from Zhong Continent, Chen Shi.

Writer from Zhong Continent, Wen Shao.

These three happen to know each other.

After all, they are top writers in the sci-fi circle.

In some discussion group.

Chen Shi: “Looks like Chu Kuang already made his move, but my new book isn’t done yet. How about Brother Pang goes first?”

Wen Shao: “Only Brother Pang can go first; my new book isn’t written yet either.”

Pang Long turns green: “Why am I the one to go first, why are you two pretending to play dead!”

Chen Shi: “The new book isn’t done, it’s not like there’s another option.”

Pang Long is furious: “Not done? You two said a few days ago your new books were almost finished!”

Chen Shi helplessly: “A few days ago I was almost done, but discovered a problem recently and need to revise.”

Wen Shao awkwardly: “Same here; felt the ending wasn’t good, need to polish.”

Pang Long was desperate: “Why not just admit you’re scared, trying to trick me into going to my doom, is that fun for you?”

The discussion group fell silent.

If you scroll back through the chat history in the discussion group, you’d find the three had been engaging in mutual compliments all along.

Finally.

Chen Shi broke the silence: “Ol’ Pang, you can’t blame us, it’s because you were chosen by Chu Kuang.”

Pang Long was stunned and quickly checked the blog.

Chu Kuang had indeed tagged him: “Please give your guidance on the Robot Series.”

Pang Long felt a blackout.

It’s over!

After several deep breaths, Pang Long finally regained some composure and quickly typed:

“In the future, you two won’t have a good end either!”

Chen Shi: “That’s not quite right; the Three Laws of Robotics and Zeroth Law are indeed impressive, but he can’t constantly come up with concepts that amaze the sci-fi circle.”

“Correct.”

Wen Shao agreed: “Avoid this incident, and we’ll help you get revenge later. Ol’ Pang, you go calmly.”

“I’ll wait for you two down there!”

Pang Long said ferociously and immediately quit the group chat.

Speaking of which, this is also partly to blame on Fan Chong, because if not for him, would Chu Kuang have written a robot novel!?

…

Lin Yuan wasn’t targeting Pang Long, a sci-fi writer from Wei Continent. It’s just that he had only three Literary Duel opponents left and had to randomly choose one lucky person.

But Pang Long took it well.

After being tagged by Lin Yuan, he quickly responded with the new book’s release date and amicably stated:

“At that time, please advise (hug).”

Oh, wow.

Netizens recognized from this familiar manner of speaking that Pang Long was conceding.

“Ol’ Pang is admitting defeat?”

“A new member joins the cowards’ trio.”

“Laughing to death.”

“Probably Pang Long is bewildered too, wondering why Chu Kuang didn’t choose the other two?”

“Chu Kuang: You come over here!”

“Pang Long: Don’t come over here!”

“The Three Laws, the Zeroth Law, two major tactics, have taken down two top sci-fi writers from Wei Continent.”

“Only two sci-fi writers remain from Zhong Continent.”

“Once Pang Long is defeated, old rascal Chu Kuang will achieve super god status with eight consecutive kills.”

Clearly.

Nobody believes Pang Long can win.

Because the Zeroth Law, like the Three Laws of Robotics, is something to be inscribed in the history of sci-fi novel development!

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ps: No manuscript was deliberately stored, nor was there slacking off. My condition has genuinely been poor these past two days; although I know how the plot should unfold, I just don’t know how to start. This can only be apologized to everyone, and I hope you can understand.