hsntnovel Chapter 139 Could the ocean also give rise to advanced intelligent life?
Chapter 139 Could the ocean also give rise to advanced intelligent life?
otherwise.
Why would Amobi choose to hide in the ocean instead of deep on the mainland?
Thinking of this.
Su Yang's expression had become extremely serious.
"What's wrong with Dr. Su?"
Guo Yong's men were all taken aback when they saw Su Yang's somewhat solemn expression.
Why do they look so serious even though they've captured Amobi?
"Don't you find this strange?"
Su Yang couldn't help but speak up.
Why didn't Amobi choose to escape deeper into the mainland, that is, to the west, instead of heading towards the boundless ocean to the west?
"You mean, he has helpers on the other side of the ocean?"
A hint of suspicion flashed in Han Bei's eyes, but he still spoke.
"I speculate that intelligent life may have already emerged in the ocean, and that they may have even made contact with Amobbi."
"If it weren't for that, I would find it hard to imagine any other reason. Could it be that Amobi would abandon the better hiding places on the mainland and choose to go to the ocean instead?"
Su Yang finished speaking.
He said no more, but pondered the possibility that highly intelligent beings might have emerged from the ocean.
The probability that the marine predators of the Jurassic period developed intelligence seems quite low.
While plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs have potential, their chances are extremely slim.
Ichthyosaurs were viviparous social animals, as evidenced by fossils.
If it continues to evolve, there is a real chance that it could evolve into intelligence.
But the main obstacle to the evolution of ichthyosaurs.
Their brains are relatively small and lack the complex structure of a neocortex; their behavioral patterns are more instinct-driven.
These two factors greatly limited the evolutionary path of ichthyosaurs towards higher intelligence.
That is precisely why.
Su Yang had to turn his attention to some smaller creatures that had survived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years.
For example, cephalopods.
They are the ancestors of the modern octopus and squid.
Modern cephalopods such as octopuses and squid are among the most intelligent invertebrates, possessing highly developed brains, complex learning abilities, problem-solving skills, and the ability to use tools.
And the long-extinct arrowhead.
Their nervous systems are highly concentrated, their senses are well-developed, and their behavior is extremely malleable.
Given enough time, they are the group most likely to break through the limitations of invertebrates and evolve towards more complex cognitive abilities.
But all of this is just Su Yang's speculation, and the actual situation may not be like this.
"Wouldn't that mean one family has two supreme beings?"
Han Bei exclaimed in surprise.
If what Su Yang said is true, that marine life has also developed advanced intelligence, wouldn't that be a living twin flower of the ocean and the land?
"It's all just speculation."
Su Yang wasn't sure either.
After all, to date, their greatest exploration of the Jurassic world has mostly come from satellites.
Satellites can only allow them to see what's above the Earth's surface; everything in the deep, dark blue ocean remains unknown.
Perhaps advanced intelligence arose in the ocean.
It's also possible that it isn't.
"If they really exist in the ocean, wouldn't that mean we'd have to solve another problem?"
Lin Changdong frowned and said.
Although they currently have no plans to explore the ocean in the short term,
As time goes by, exploration of the ocean will certainly intensify.
But if, as Su Yang said, intelligent life has already emerged in the ocean, then the obstacles they face in exploring the ocean may be much greater.
"Could you be overthinking it? Maybe Amobi just randomly chose a direction to escape in?"
Yang Bowen spoke up.
"It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't."
Su Yang sighed.
As stated in The Three-Body Problem, arrogance and ignorance are the original sins.
Humans are not the only civilization in this vast starry sky. In fact, there may be countless advanced civilizations like humans in the Milky Way.
Who can guarantee that only one highly intelligent civilization will emerge on this planet?
Don't forget that there are traces left by ancient civilizations on this planet.
That civilization may have already colonized other planets, or it may have disappeared into the annals of time.
However, Su Yang prefers the former to the latter.
After all, the things inside that ancient civilization's ruins were almost at the level of being able to access space travel technology.
"Okay, I understand."
Seeing Su Yang's serious attitude, Lin Changdong couldn't help but nod.
In that case, we need to pay close attention to what's happening in the ocean.
Moreover, besides the continent they are on, there is another smaller continent in the southernmost part of this planet.
That place is too far away.
They currently have no plans for a long voyage, after all, they haven't even fully explored this continent yet, so there's not much point in rushing over there.
Now, it is highly likely that another intelligent species has emerged in the ocean, and if they want to embark on long voyages, they will have to consider the feasibility of it.
After all, Jurassic World is basically based on the Jurassic period on Earth.
Although the variety of life here is much greater, they are still roughly the same in general.
Fossils unearthed on Earth today, such as mosasaurs and ichthyosaurs, should all be found in the oceans of this planet.
Looks like my vacation is off again.
Seeing this, Han Bei shrugged.
Looks like the vacation is out of the question.
They were planning to take advantage of these few days to explore the planet and enjoy the scenery. But who would have thought that Amob would suddenly appear, and that they would run into him?
They're basically not interested in sightseeing anymore; they'd rather deal with these things.
"Let's go back and report this."
Su Yang said to Han Bei, "I'll talk to Commander Weng and see if we can apply to the higher-ups for the latest deep-sea probe."
"no problem."
Han Bei nodded, naturally knowing what Su Yang wanted to do.
The latest deep-sea probe likely refers to the newest generation probe that incorporates heavy iron.
no way.
Heavy iron has too many excellent properties.
Heavy iron can get involved in almost every field that steel can cover, taking already good things to the next level.
After returning to the main world through the portal.
Su Yang immediately approached Weng Bingjun and explained his thoughts to him.
"Researching the latest deep-sea probes?"
Upon hearing Su Yang's words, Weng Bingjun put down the documents in his hand, a hint of confusion flashing across his face.
"Why are you researching that? Have you already finished exploring the mineral resources on the land in the Jurassic World?"
Upon seeing this, Su Yang recounted everything that had just happened, along with his own speculations.
After hearing this, Weng Bingjun looked astonished.
He was wondering why they had returned so quickly after he had approved their leave, when he realized that these things had happened.
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