Just as Haier thought, this paper on the rotation of the Milky Way attracted a lot of attention after it was released.
Not only the scientific community, but ordinary people are also very concerned because although they cannot understand the specific content, the results are too clear.
Especially when major newspapers published Li Yu's hand-drawn diagram of the spiral arm structure of the Milky Way, and roughly marked the location of the solar system, it seemed to be just a "wild suburb" of the Milky Way, which shocked the public even more.
Just like when a reporter excerpted the figure from the butterfly effect paper, it was actually the appearance of an attractor in a chaotic system. As a result, the reporter called it the "butterfly effect", which attracted continued attention.
In fact, the "butterfly" in the paper is completely different from the general public's perception. It is a purely mathematical thing.
However, journalism has always focused on communication effects and does not entirely focus on academic content itself.
But the communication effect is really terrible, as is Li Yu’s paper. The public almost discussed this astronomy paper while watching the Star Wars series, and the scene was spectacular.
"It turns out that we are just in a small corner of the Milky Way, so far away from the center! What is 30,000 light-years? How far is it?"
"I don't know either, but from Li Yu's description, it's far beyond imagination. Anyway, it's much farther than the sun."
"So far! Then don't we become God's illegitimate children again?"
"What an illegitimate child? I don't think it's even an abandoned child! If you had an illegitimate child in New York, would you throw him away to distant South Africa or Australia?"
For Americans, the farthest place geographically is pretty much this kind of place.
"Oh my God! Does God really not remember us?"
…
Li Yu doesn't know whether God remembers them, but now the Holy See in Rome really remembers Li Yu.
Due to the special content of this article, it was submitted to the Pope for viewing.
Holy See, Vatican City, St. Petersburg Cathedral, St. Peter's Basilica.
Cardinal Mariano (the position second only to the pope in Catholicism, often referred to as a cardinal) gave the latest "Science" to Pope Pius X, who had just been in office for a year.
In fact, Mariano, as the former Secretary of State of the Holy See, was the most promising to be elected as Pope. However, at this time, the Holy See was far less powerful than before, and the affairs of the Holy See were frequently interfered with by European monarchs.
Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (the husband of Princess Sissi, known as the most beautiful princess in Europe) publicly opposed and exercised his veto power.
Then France, which had no dealings with Austria, was no longer willing.
Anyway, it was a mess, and with the final compromise, Pius X was successfully installed.
Pius
Pius X felt a headache.
In fact, by the beginning of the 20th century, the status of the Holy See had been severely impacted by science, and many people's beliefs were shaken.
Because what the Holy See said has been slapped in the face time and time again by science, it is really shameful.
About thirty years ago, the Holy See decided to begin to compromise with science and then seek to develop together with science.
Among the three major religions in the world, Christianity may have the strongest desire for survival.
Buddhism has been indifferent since its birth. It doesn't care about anything and only focuses on the spiritual world.
Now Christianity is ready to take a two-pronged approach, not only giving up part of the claim of creation, but also preparing to learn from Buddhism's approach of focusing only on the spiritual world.
Because in the material world, there is no way to face science face to face.
Then in the 1880s, the Holy See even recognized Darwin's theory of evolution, but it still stubbornly used a theological point of view. Anyway, it recognized the theory of evolution.
Even this can be admitted, so you can see how strong the Catholic desire for survival is at this time.
When Pius X saw the dense numbers at the back, he couldn't stand it anymore and said to Cardinal Mariano: "Are the contents correct?"
Mariano said: "I don't know, but judging from Li Yu's status in the scientific community, there should be no mistake. Most of the European scientific community agrees with his arguments."
Although Pius X usurped Mariano's position as pope, Mariano was not angry at all and even persuaded Pius X to take the throne. The two had a good relationship.
Pius X sighed: "We are really losing ground. What else can we do? Is the best way to deal with it is to just ignore it?"
Mariano thought for a while and said: "If the major European observatories confirm this news, I think we should at least do something."
Pius X said helplessly: "What can we do? Do you understand astronomy? If you don't, I'm afraid you will only make more mistakes."
"We have things to do, such as..." Mariano paused and continued, "For example, rehabilitate Copernicus and Bruno who proposed the heliocentric theory, and Galileo who built the telescope. At least it expresses one of our attitudes.
and……"
Pope Pius X interrupted him: "No, I just took office, I can't just use this method to make the world's believers laugh? Where is the majesty of the Holy See at that time?"
Mariano said: "However, the field of astronomy is a subject that is easier to popularize than mathematics and physics. If what Li Yu said is true, we will lose our dignity."
Pius X felt that what Mariano said made sense. Mariano had also been the Secretary of State of the Holy See and was responsible for external affairs. He knew how to deal with others. It would be right to listen to his advice, so he continued to ask: "Bishop, what do you think?
What should we do?"
Mariano paced repeatedly in the hall and said: "First of all, we must voluntarily withdraw from the territory of natural science, and we must achieve a division of labor with natural science. Only in this way can we coexist with it."
Pius X nodded and then asked: "How to divide the work?"
Mariano sorted out his thoughts and soon came up with the "three strategies of upper, middle and lower". He said:
"I have three strategies. The best strategy is that our Holy See completely gives up the material world to science, and then only focuses on the spiritual world, just like Buddhism in the Qing Dynasty where Li Yu lived;
A lesser strategy is to leave the currently known areas to the natural sciences, but leave the unknown areas to theology;
The strategy again is to retain the core conclusion that God created the world and humans, and leave the evolution and development of the world to natural science to explain and study."
This view is generally the thinking of many people in the religious circles at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Pius X knew that as pope, his task was not to propose a plan, but to decide which plan to adopt.
Hey, I hate multiple choice questions the most.
One hundred years later, the Holy See finally chose the best policy.
But at this time, Pius X, who had experienced many years of biblical sacramental training, did not want to completely give up all positions. In his heart, he still did not believe that science could solve all problems in the material world.
Who knows how big the universe is? Who knows how the universe came to be? Who knows why the universe is like this?
After all, this kind of quality can be asked of any astronomer at this time.
So in his opinion, these should be philosophical issues. How can science possibly solve such difficult problems!?
joke!
It seems that it is understandable that he would think so. Even before Li Yu traveled through time, many people had similar thoughts. Think about how Ji Wuming died...
After experiencing a fierce battle between heaven and man, Pius X finally said: "I choose the last option."
Mariano's face flashed with mixed emotions of joy and annoyance.
The joy is that Pius X at least did not hesitate, no matter which decision it was, he made a decision;
I was upset because Pius X still didn't dare to take bigger steps.
But after all, you have made a decision, so let’s do it.
Mariano said: "If the Pope does not want to give up the material realm, then we should raise some quality questions to maintain the majesty of the Holy See."
Pius X: "But the other person is a professional astronomer. Who can ask him questions?"
Mariano said: "It's very simple. Whether in Europe or the United States, there are students who enter seminaries from natural science majors. We can select some bishops with a background in natural sciences to confront him."
After hearing this, Pius X had some bad premonitions, but he had no other options, so he agreed to Mariano's suggestion: "I hope I won't go on a business trip."
——
The man who came to see Li Yu from the American Vatican was Archbishop Jason. His educational background was very similar to that of Ding Liliang. They both completed their majors in science and engineering at a comprehensive university, and then entered a Presbyterian seminary to continue studying theology.
I wonder if this is a tradition? Why does it feel a bit like the great god Newton's route, first engage in natural science, and then engage in theology?
And then psychologically create the illusion that theology is superior?
Of course, these are just Li Yu's guesses.
"Hello, Academician Li Yu." After meeting, Bishop Jason was quite polite.
Li Yu's current laboratory is getting better and better decorated, with a special reception area. Li Yu invited him to come in and sit down, and then asked Lu Bicheng to bring out the high-quality Biluochun hospitality brought from the St. Louis World Expo.
Jason was a little intoxicated when he smelled the fragrant fragrance of tea: "I heard that your country is keen on Sakyamuni and that monks all like to drink tea. There is indeed one kind..."
Li Yu answered him: "Zen?"
Jason said: "Yes, it is Zen. So Mr. Academician also has faith?"
"If you are referring to religious beliefs, unfortunately, I do not have one, but I respect other people's beliefs." Li Yu spoke impeccably.
Jason nodded and said: "I came to meet Mr. Academician today. It was specified by Pope Pius X of the Holy See (that is, the Vatican). We want to discuss the issues of science and religion with the best scientists in the world today."
Li Yu was somewhat surprised. Although most of his knowledge of the Pope was in "Saint Seiya", he also knew that the Pope was a big shot in the real world.
Moreover, science and religion are in the final analysis antagonistic. This kind of topic really makes Li Yu a little confused about how to deal with it.
Li Yu said cautiously: "I wonder what aspect of science and religion the bishop wants to talk about?"
Jason has been trained in science and engineering, and his speech is also more organized: "Mr. Academician, from the first moment I saw you when I walked in the door, I knew that you are a very smart person, so I don't have to go around with you.
What the Holy See wants to talk about is that religion should coexist with science."
Li Yu was not stupid. He knew it was a matter of principle of the other party and immediately said: "I agree with this view."
Jason put the Bible in his hand on the table: "As for why they can coexist, it's because God can solve many problems in nature that cannot be explained by science. This is also a complementary relationship for science."
Li Yu said: "If it is a problem in nature, in fact, with development, science will solve all problems."
Jason shook his head again: "I studied in the college of science for four years. It was precisely because there were many problems that science could not explain that I turned to God."
Li Yu was afraid that he would say this, because it sounded like he had not learned mathematics well...
Li Yu said: "So, the bishop thinks God can explain everything?"
Jason said: "Yes, at least I think science should admit that the world was created by God, because only the omniscient and omnipotent Lord can create such a complex world."
Li Yu said: "If I remember correctly, more than a hundred years ago, Kant denied the possibility of using reason to prove the existence of God."
Jason said: "That is one-sided and cannot be done accurately."
Li Yu asked again: "Then what does the Lord think of the solar system as just a small corner of the Milky Way, or even as small as an ant nest on the entire earth? Are there humans or civilizations elsewhere in the Milky Way? Millions of light years away.
The Andromeda Galaxy is larger than the Milky Way. Do they have civilization and do they have God? Or, does God know Buddha?"
Li Yu asked a series of questions that directly stopped Jason. He mumbled a few times but said nothing.
Li Yu sighed, this man was not as good as Yan Shenggong Kong Lingyi.
It seems that it is indeed something that a person in science and engineering does not understand.
Jason could only change the subject: "Of course I can't answer these questions, because only God knows."
But he also knew that what he said was a bit far-fetched, so he flipped through a small notebook he carried with him and said: "Newton, the greatest scientist in history, once proved the existence of God."
Well, he was talking about history.
In 1691, Newton's good friend Boyle, the famous chemist who served as president of the Royal Society, passed away. He left a will in which he hoped to establish a lecture "for the purpose of using science and scientific discoveries to serve the purpose of divine will and
Christianity offers the best evidence and the truest justification.”
That is, use science to prove God.
Then Newton really helped with this and claimed to have proved the existence of God.
Newton's reason is this. He believed that the universe is infinite rather than finite. Because if the universe is finite, then due to universal gravitation, all matter will eventually form a huge sphere in the center, but this is not the case, so the universe can only
is infinite.
In addition, Newton believed that the movement of stars is orderly and without conflict. This phenomenon cannot be fully explained by natural causes alone. To create this cosmic system and all its movements, it is necessary to imagine that there is a potential thing that understands and compares
I have experienced the masses of various celestial bodies such as the sun, planets and satellites, and the gravity determined thereby; I have also understood and compared the distances between each planet and the sun, the distances between each satellite of Saturn and Saturn, and the distance between Jupiter and the earth.
So Newton realized that in order to compare and coordinate all of this between celestial bodies that are so different, this thing is by no means blind and accidental, but must be proficient in mechanics and geometry. Perhaps, only God can do this.
There are many other quotes from Newton's original work, but these are the key points.
In fact, his doubts cannot be explained by the science at the time, because we must know that the universe is expanding, and we must also know about dark matter and dark energy, which are more advanced things.
Jason's application of Newton's doubts still worked well at the beginning of the 20th century.
Because at this point in time, humans only know two of the four major forces (gravity and electromagnetic force), and the classical physics building is crumbling because of the two great gods Planck and Einstein. The entire physical theory has ushered in a brief period.
window period.
Could it be that he also understands the truth that "only magic can defeat magic"?