Reflect and the Quantum Scam Design” #

1. Introduction: The Proliferation of Quantum Magic in Sci-Fi #

In contemporary science fiction, “quantum computing” seems to have become an omnipotent narrative tool:

Consciousness upload? “Requires quantum entanglement to maintain soul continuity” (《Pantheon》)
Super AI? “Quantum neural networks break through the singularity” (《Transcendence》)
Time travel? “Quantum tunneling achieves parallel universe jumps” (《Interstellar》)

These settings are essentially “explaining magic with magic” - due to the inherent obscurity of quantum mechanics, it’s difficult for ordinary readers to falsify, allowing authors to arbitrarily endow it with any supernatural ability.

However, Web://Reflect chose a path closer to reality, and more ironic: “Consciousness upload fundamentally doesn’t need quantum computing, but the monopolistic organization (DMF) will deliberately make you believe it’s indispensable.”

Today, we will delve into the technical feasibility and social metaphor of this setting.

2. MSC’s Tech Stack: Why Classic Computing Is Already Sufficient? #

2.1 Core Component Analysis #

MSC (Mental Smart Chain) operates based on four major technical modules, none of which truly require quantum computing:

Module	Function	Classic Computing Feasibility	Role of Quantum Computing (QC)
OSPU (φ-Container)	Encrypted consciousness container	Based on FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption) and MPC (Multi-Party Computation), efficiently runnable on 2090s supercomputers	None, post-quantum encryption schemes for FHE (like CRYSTALS) are mature
ANNs (Artificial Neural Networks)	Simulates biological brain cognitive functions	Neuromorphic computing clusters + distributed training, traditional optimization algorithms are sufficient	May accelerate certain optimization problems, but not essential
PoPI (Proof of Predictive Integrity)	Verifies consciousness continuity	Primarily relies on Predictive Coding Theory (PCT) metrics + local φ value approximation calculation	Only used as a gimmick for DMF’s advertised “strict IIT φ calculation”
Mentalink Neural Interface	Interaction between biological brain and digital consciousness	Traditional signal processing + lightweight encryption (like AES-512), quantum-independent	None

2.2 The Truth About Computing Costs #

According to hidden data in the setting:

Maintaining a standard human consciousness ≈ 0.014625 EFLOPS (14.6 quintillion floating-point operations/second)
2090s Supercomputer Cost ≈ 0.0327 ICC/day (equivalent to about 1 USD/day in the real world)

However, DMF, through QCaaS monopoly, falsely reports the computing requirement for PoII verification as ~4.47e4 EFLOPS-sec, causing the actual cost to skyrocket by tens of thousands of times.

Conclusion: MSC is technically fully runnable on classic supercomputers; QC is merely a profit tool for DMF.

3. Creative Journey: Why Deliberately “Ride the Wave” of Quantum Magic? #

3.1 Sci-Fi Reader’s Cognitive Inertia #

When I first conceived MSC, I found a contradiction:

Hardcore readers want settings that align with existing theories (like IIT, FHE).
Mass readers default to “consciousness upload = quantum magic,” and saying “doesn’t need QC” would seem counter-intuitive.

So, I decided to leverage this cognitive bias:

First, meet expectations: Have DMF claim that “QCaaS is the cornerstone of consciousness upload,” which aligns with sci-fi enthusiasts’ quantum superstition.
Then, expose the lie: Through Ember’s exploration, gradually reveal the sufficiency of classic computing, allowing readers to personally experience the feeling of “being deceived.”

DMF’s QC scam mirrors many technology monopoly narratives in reality:

“AI must rely on Nvidia GPUs” → In reality, open-source models can run on consumer-grade hardware (like Llama 3).
“Blockchain must consume vast amounts of energy” → In reality, PoS has long optimized energy efficiency but is resisted by miner interest groups.
“5G/6G is a national security necessity” → In reality, most users don’t even need millimeter-wave frequencies.

Chain://’s irony lies in:

DMF doesn’t not know QC is useless; they need to maintain the scarcity of computing power to legitimize their “digital breathing tax” (Gas fees).
This is strikingly similar to the real-world “AI computing bottleneck” and “quantum supremacy marketing.”

4. Why Is a “Quantum Scam” More Sci-Fi Than “Quantum Reality”? #

The problem with traditional sci-fi’s quantum magic is:

It makes technology boring, because any problem can be glossed over with “quantum properties.”
It avoids social critique, defaulting to the assumption that technological progress inevitably leads to utopia.

Chain://’s approach is:

Demythologize technology: Show how MSC achieves consciousness upload using known theories (FHE+MPC+ANN).
Expose economically: How DMF uses information asymmetry (“you don’t understand quantum”) to build an exploitative system.
Narrative reversal: Take readers from “believing in quantum magic” to “discovering classic is sufficient,” experiencing a cognitive upheaval.

This is more sophisticated sci-fi - it doesn’t just fantasize about how magical technology is, but reveals how power packages technology to control the masses.

5. Conclusion: Chain://’s Ultimate Question #

Web://Reflect’s true theme is not “can consciousness upload be achieved,” but: “When technology is monopolized, science also becomes a religion.”

DMF’s QCaaS scam is essentially no different from the medieval church selling indulgences:

Both fabricate a scarce resource that only the authority can provide (quantum computing power/divine grace).
Both force believers to pay for something that could be obtained for free (classic computing/personal salvation).

And Ember’s resistance is precisely the demythologization of technological divine right - “Your consciousness never needed quantum magic. It only needs freedom.”

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