Neil sat in the study at home, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books on physics, philosophy, and social sciences. For three days, he had been waiting for a reply from The Eye of the Philosopher, and this waiting made him restless, but more than that, he was filled with anticipation and curiosity about the future.
He opened a book called "Multiverse and Human Consciousness," trying to focus his attention on this topic and bring temporary peace to his mind.
"Every choice, every action, has the potential to create a parallel universe," the book reads. Neil puts down the book, leans back in the chair, and falls into deep thought.
"If every choice creates a new universe, what kind of interaction would there be between these universes? Are they independent of each other, or is there some kind of connection?" Neil ponders to himself.
At this moment, a more unsettling thought emerged in his mind: What would happen if parallel universes were artificially interfered with? Would it be like the butterfly effect, where a small change could affect all other universes, even leading to the collapse or disappearance of certain universes?
"If I pick up a coin in one universe but not in another, what kind of chain reaction would that difference lead to? Not to mention, what if someone were to use the concept of the multiverse to conduct some unethical or dangerous experiment?"
He began to feel somewhat uneasy, but this unease also sparked a deeper curiosity in him about The Eye of the Philosopher. If this organization indeed possessed the ability to observe the Multiverse, how would they ensure that this power is not abused? Do they themselves fully understand the enormous risks that may exist behind it?
Neil stood by the window, his gaze gradually becoming distant and profound. Suddenly, a new question formed in his mind: under what circumstances would he himself be unable to bear, or even attempt to manipulate other parallel timelines?
This is a morally and psychologically complex issue. Neil tries to imagine if he experienced unbearable pain or lost someone he valued greatly in a certain universe, would he be tempted to use The Eye of the Philosopher's Multiverse observation technique to change the facts?
Or, if he discovered extreme injustice or disaster in a certain universe, would he be unable to resist the urge to intervene, even if it violated the basic ethics of non-interference in observation?
He knew that these questions didn't have simple answers, but just thinking about them made him feel a deep sense of unease and pressure. This also made him realize that the upcoming basic training for The Eye of the Philosopher and the future observation missions would not only be a scientific or technical challenge, but also a severe test of his own moral and psychological bottom line.
"I need to be ready to face all of this," Neil told himself silently, then turned away from the window and returned to his desk, reopening the book about the Multiverse. However, this time, his reading was no longer driven by mere curiosity and exploration, but by a heavy yet necessary sense of responsibility.
Neil's phone suddenly vibrated on the desk, interrupting his thoughts. He quickly picked up the phone, and the screen flashed a notification from "The Eye of the Philosopher".
"Neil, congratulations on passing the interview. Please report for basic training at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning."
He stared at these few lines, feeling a strong sense of excitement welling up inside. This was not just a job invitation, but more like a door suddenly opening to an unknown world. All the waiting, anxiety, and contemplation seemed to find their answer in this moment.
He tightly gripped the phone in his hand, took a deep breath, as if wanting to lock this moment's emotion in his heart forever. He knew that starting tomorrow, he would no longer be just an ordinary observer, but would become a part of the mysterious organization "The Eye of the Philosopher", further delving into the highly advanced technology and Multiverse concepts that were only found in books and theories.
This is a brand new beginning, as well as a huge challenge. But Neil feels that he is ready, whether it's facing complex technological equipment or the moral and psychological trials that lie ahead.
He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the night sky outside. Stars were twinkling in the distant universe, just like the countless "selves" that might exist in the countless parallel universes.
"Tomorrow, I will meet them," Neil thought to himself, then smiled as he turned off his phone and took steps towards a new future.
The next day, Neil arrived at the main facility of The Eye of the Philosopher in a private car. He pushed open the glass doors of the lobby, and was instantly surrounded by a futuristic atmosphere. In the center of the lobby, a three-dimensional model of the Multiverse hung suspended, with colorful parallel universes floating like bubbles.
"Good morning, Neil. You seem to be very punctual," Macol was standing behind the reception desk, looking as serious as ever.
"Good morning, Macol. I'm really looking forward to today's training," Neil said with anticipation on his face.
"Very well. You will find that becoming an excellent observer is not an easy task. But I believe you have the potential." Macol paused, as if weighing whether Neil was truly ready to accept it all.
"Thank you, I will do my best," Neil responded.
"Before we begin the formal training, there's someone you need to meet," Macol said, turning and walking towards the other side of the hall.
Neil followed behind her, filled with curiosity. They arrived at a private meeting room, and as the door opened, Neil saw the person sitting inside.
"Neil, this is Erin. She is the most senior observer in our organization and will also be your mentor," Macol introduced.
Erin stood up, smiled at Neil, and said, "Nice to meet you, Neil."
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