Chapter 1: Edison and Cell Phones

The time and space administrator sent Edison to the 21st century. Unfortunately, there was a deviation in the system and he was transported to Beijing, China. He woke up and found that he was holding a rectangular object with a bitten apple mark on it. He passed by the mobile hall and found that there were many things similar in shape to his hands, so he walked in. Suddenly this thing started to ring, but he had been deaf since he was very young, so he could barely hear it, and it said Beijing Mobile Welcomes You. "Oh, you see it's moving, does this thing have..." In order to make up for his mistake, the administrator secretly implanted a Chinese system into Edison.

"Hello, sir, we are currently holding an event. Recharge 100 yuan to get 100 yuan of phone credit. There is no minimum monthly consumption limit. You can learn more about it."

"Oh, I mean, what's this thing..."

"Hello, sir, for a distinguished customer like you, it is most appropriate to apply for a Global Access Diamond Card. From the moment you become a member From this moment on, you will not only enjoy basic communication services, but also experience our "priority, discount, considerate, and exclusive" all-round customer care tailored for you. In addition, we also have the ability to redeem value-for-money gifts. In the points activity, diamond card VIP users like you can enjoy 200 points in return, which is 2 points for 1 consumption point, and it will not be cleared at the end of the year! ”

“But, I want to ask, this What's the use of this thing?" He picked his ears.

"Hello, sir, we don’t have your 16G iPhone 5 here for the time being. However, this phone is made in the United States, and there are too many parallel imports, so it is difficult to jailbreak. If you want to buy genuine products, it is better to choose our Samsung. B93883G smartphone, dual SIM card and dual standby, Android 4.0 system, dual 3.7-inch dazzling screens, 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 800W pixels, priced at 8888 yuan, reasonable price, digital auspiciousness, and a special battery is also included Plus 500MB of monthly Internet traffic for half a year, it’s a great value option!” Ms. Mobile gasped slightly after saying this.

"Oh, Farke, it turns out you are as deaf as me." Edison left the mobile hall.

When he traveled to this era, he had to find a wife, so the administrator arranged for him to go on a blind date and have some food by the way. So he was teleported to a restaurant near Beijing Normal University. This woman is a teacher at Beijing Normal University. She is good-looking and slightly short.

"Hello, I just came here and am not familiar with it yet. What is the use of this thing?" He couldn't wait to take out the IPhone5.

The female teacher glanced at the phone and smiled softly: "You are hinting to me that you are a fashionable person. Then I can only tell you that this is something that is highly sought after by xx. My classmates in the United States use two, white during the day, and black at night. In Beijing, everyone who sells cabbage has one. The introducer said that you have an American residence, can you take me out? "

"I also want to go back to the United States, but that's not possible at the moment. They asked me to stay in China for development." Edison shrugged.

"They, your leaders?" The female teacher frowned: "The introducer said you are a workaholic. I don't want my future husband to have no time to accompany me... But you are getting a monthly salary. Or the annual salary? "Can you tell me the number?"

"I've just come here and I haven't started making money yet. In the United States, we never ask each other about their income." Edison shook his phone: "What's the matter?" What’s the use?”

“What’s so great about the United States? This is China! We have a vast land and rich resources. We have a civilization of five thousand years and our people are hardworking and brave. Have you heard of the four great inventions?”

"I think I may have a little more inventions, about two thousand, but I have never seen such a strange invention." Edison fiddled with his mobile phone.

“Hmph, I’ve seen a lot of flamboyant men. The one last time said he had ten apartments in Financial Street and would never consider them outside the Second Ring Road. He took me to see a few apartments, and later I found out he was I'm from a locksmith company. I've never seen anyone like you who dares to show off with an IPhone 5. The 6 will be out in a while. Please help me get one. I'm sure you can buy it in the United States. It's cheaper. I'll reimburse you when you get back."

"Oh, let's have some food, aren't you hungry?" Edison's stomach started to growl.

"Then I'm going to eat it." So Edison ordered a few dishes.

"Hey, you are so careless, I really can’t tell that you have a U.S. registered permanent residence. What is your education level? Do you have a house and a car in China? How many rooms and living rooms do you have? Do you have five insurances and one fund? Your parents Are there any pensions in the United States? Do you have any family history?" The female teacher suddenly remembered that she had not asked the most important question.

"Oh, Frank... your Chinese way of thinking is really strange." Edison was a little confused.

"Don't think I don't understand you when you scold me for doing dirty work. I'm an eighth-level student in English! You don't seem to have a high degree of education." The female teacher looked at Edison with disgust.

"Yes, I only went to elementary school for three months." Edison said frankly.

"But the introducer said that you are an electrician. Now all kindergarten students have graduate students. How can you get around with your academic qualifications? At least you can become an associate professor." The female teacher looked at him in disbelief. .

At this time, the phone rang, and Edison was at a loss. The female teacher took the phone, answered it skillfully, and said to Edison: "I'm from the insurance company, I want to ask you if you want to buy it." Car insurance. Where did you park your car?" Edison shook his head.

“Damn, you really don’t have a car!” Then the female teacher hung up the phone. Edison asked excitedly: "Can this thing talk?"

"Isn't this just a phone? You can now call your family in the United States, watch movies, take photos, play games, and buy stocks. ...By the way, what about U.S. stocks?"

"Oh, that's amazing, this is called a phone." Edison's eyes lit up, and he took the phone and turned it over, but he didn't know how to operate it.

The female teacher said helplessly: "Well, isn't this an American product? You can use it after you go back and read the instructions. Judging from your current situation, you must live outside the Sixth Ring Road. Signal Sometimes it's not good, you have to get closer to the window, don't fall, otherwise it will become Hebei Mobile, long distance and roaming."

At this time, the female teacher stood up and said: "Stay. I'll call you in two days." Edison didn't know what to say, so the female teacher found his local number, dialed a missed call, and told Edison: "After this rings, you are here. A swipe on the screen turned on the electricity."

"Is it a fatal alternating current?" Edison was a little frightened.

"This thing is for communication, how can it be fatal? Don't worry, just make sure you go back to charge and don't owe money. I think you are a very honest person, and I will treat you to dinner another day." The female teacher stepped on the bag and left. .

Edison was sitting in the restaurant with his mobile phone. At this time, the mobile phone rang again. He followed the female teacher's instructions, swiped the screen, and said cautiously: "Hello..."

"Hello, I am the time and space administrator. The system has been repaired and you can return to the United States. Please don't hang up. We are starting to prepare for the time travel countdown.

Edison held his mobile phone and suddenly saw the female teacher coming back: "I forgot to ask you, are Chinese people fined for having a second child in the United States?" "

Edison suddenly disappeared into the air, leaving the female teacher with only one voice: "No punishment..." Chapter 2: Edison and mobile phones

In a modern laboratory...

Young men with glasses in white coats were walking around here, and the dark circles under their eyes proved that they had not slept for at least one night! Then they walked towards an old man one by one and said calmly: "Everything is ready! "Then the old man nodded, and he stood behind the old man. Then one by one the young people gathered here. Seeing that everyone had arrived, the old man cleared his throat and said excitedly: "Today is the end of our experiment. one day! No one has ever done this experiment! No one knows what the price of success is? What are the consequences of failure? I have devoted my whole life here! Regardless of the outcome, success or failure, I decided to stay! Classmates, you are still very young. I hope you can go out for a while..." Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a smiling boy: "Professor, everyone here wants to see Edison's style for the first time! Please stop being so nagging. No one will go out! Then there was a burst of greetings: "Yes, teacher, hurry up and start." "Professor, you will not fail!" Let's get started. "An older man stepped forward and said calmly: "Teacher, the stability of this machine is very good! Even if you don't succeed, there will be no danger! A young man immediately said: "Yes, yes, teacher, there will be no danger!" The old professor said firmly: "No, I won't start until you get out!" "Teacher..." "Professor..." Seeing that he couldn't stand it, the old professor said, "Stand behind this line." "All the students did as the old professor said. Then the old professor clicked a switch, and the line lit up.

After seeing the line light up, the old professor said to himself He said: "Nothing will happen to you! Then he looked back at the machine and moved forward excitedly. When he arrived, he stretched out his hand and touched the switch. A few tears fell from his eyes as soon as he closed his eyes. He opened his eyes suddenly and said, "We must succeed!" "I clicked it! As soon as the light flashed, the old professor saw that there was nothing on the chair! He fainted immediately!

At the entrance of the laboratory...

A person slowly walked through Walking out of the closed door, a man ran over quickly, and a man behind shouted: "Catch the thief!" Edison was stunned: "What?" "Then the thief knocked him down. Then he continued to run. Edison was so depressed! He cursed a few times, stood up, beat himself up, and found something in his pocket. It felt heavy. When he took it out, he saw the white writing on it. Apple. Huh? Is this an apple? How did I get here? It doesn’t look like it...

Suddenly the apple in his hand sounded. A beautiful woman's voice also came from the apple. Edison looked at the seemingly inedible apple and began to think deeply. He decided to take a bite first. To be on the safe side, he opened his mouth and used a little force. It must be hard if he wants to eat it! Vigorously, or with a blunt instrument. People passing by started to look at him, and she looked at them, and then they talked in a language they had never heard before! Is this where God lives? He started to pay attention to his surroundings! Oh my God, why is this so high? Is this a magic weapon given to me by God? How could I not know it? How did he get it? By the way, why was he calling me? Then he knelt down in front of a beautiful woman and the girl immediately spoke to her. After leaving, she turned to another gorgeously dressed lady, and the man next to her became annoyed: "Trash, what do you want to do? "(English) Then I'm going to beat him.

How convenient it is for people’s communication methods, entertainment methods, and even shopping methods! The world is no longer dark and clear, and people's lives are no longer subject to weather factors. Human beings are already living according to their own ideas, whether they are swimming in space or working in deep sea, etc., they are all involved.

Edison gave a thumbs up sincerely, without saying much, just one word "ok". It was time for him to return to their era with his favorite mobile phone. Their era encountered breaking news. However, the funny thing is that Edison only had a mobile phone in his hand. No matter how he explained it to people, others knew nothing about it... However, modern people should be proud of high-tech products such as mobile phones, but they should be even more proud of them. Act calm. Chapter 4: When Edison encountered the mobile phone

It’s the annual college entrance examination season again. At noon, a colleague told me that the essay topic for this year's Beijing College Entrance Examination was "How Edison Views Cell Phones." Time flies, and it has been 17 years since I left campus. Over the years, I have been making modest contributions to China’s communications industry, and I have some insights to share with my classmates. I also hope that students can relax during the college entrance examination, believe in themselves, perform to their best, and welcome a better tomorrow.

As we all know, Thomas Edison is a famous American inventor. In addition to the electric light, he also invented the phonograph and the film camera. In addition, Edison held more than a thousand patents and later founded the famous General Electric Company.

If Edison traveled back in time, he would be deeply shocked by this blue planet on the first day. High-speed rail, F1 racing, deep-sea diving, aerospace technology, the rapid development of movies, television and mobile Internet will definitely attract this great inventor. The world has become a village, and traditional time, space and distance have been compressed to the limit by various inventions and tools. The smartphone in everyone’s hand today will surely fascinate him to the point of being unable to put it down.

More than a hundred years ago, the way people obtain, record and share information was very backward. Books were often hidden in high cabinets, and searching was time-consuming and laborious. The inheritance and communication of knowledge and information still adhered to ancient and primitive methods. way. Inventors of all ages must have had a deep understanding of it, and they spent their whole lives and trial and error again and again to create the beauty we have today.

In the first few days of the next week, he will definitely want to record everything he sees and hears. He will learn to surf the Internet, download applications on his smartphone, and maybe use the The map compares the similarities and differences between New York today and that era. At this time, smartphones are undoubtedly the best partners. Today's mobile phones can take pictures, record and record video, all thanks to his invention. Of course, privately I also hope that Edison can use the Grand S smartphone that won us the Global IF Design Award. It will be very interesting to hear what he would say about the collective "invention" of ZTE engineers.

But I am also worried that, slowly, Edison will fall into today’s world of excess information like us. The mobile Internet not only brings excitement and convenience to people, but also improves the relationship between people. Becoming more distant. More and more young people are choosing social tools such as Weibo and WeChat, and are slowly alienating the reality of life. People have less and less time to read, fragmented information and rumors flood the Internet, and rational and independent judgment is suppressed. Sincere communication between friends is being alienated by various tools. People seem to be more willing to wear masks and play another self in the virtual space. This must be incompatible with his time.

When the week-long trip is over, he may find that surprise and disgust, beauty and ugliness are always intertwined. I don’t know what kind of comment he will leave on this era when he leaves. Maybe he will use the famous saying in Dickens’s “A Tale of Two Cities”: “It was the best of times and the worst of times.” Chapter 5: What did Edison think about mobile phones?

I really admire the teachers who set the essay questions for having such fantastic ideas to embarrass us candidates.

I'm not Edison, how do I know what he thought? "Let's take care of it as it comes." We can't bear to have a hard time for 12 years and hand in a blank test. With that, let's use our whims to whims, and imagine that we have found a "wormhole", traveled through the time and space tunnel, and found Edison.

"Hello, Mr. Ai. I am a middle school student from the 21st century. I want you to appreciate the treasures of our time." I took out my mobile phone from my pocket.

Edison took it and played with it, and smiled lightly: "Haha, Bell had a braid when he invented the telephone. You finally cut off the braid 100 years later."

Looking at Edison's plain expression, I was surprised: "Don't you think it's magical? You can use it to talk to people anywhere in the world."

"Whether it's magical or not depends on you From a certain point of view, it is certainly much superior to the Bell telephone in terms of its functions, but from the perspective of technological development, it can only be said that the mobile phone is just a step forward on the basis of the wired telephone. 'Braid'. It has taken more than 100 years for mankind to do so. In fact, you should do better."

I am speechless and don't know how to respond. Edison seemed to see my embarrassment: "Scientific inventions are to make human life more convenient. Being active and dissatisfied are the first necessities for progress. Once satisfied, they will be too lazy to move, and progress will lose momentum. As a person Inventor, my characteristic is that I will never be satisfied with any good thing. Instead, I have to find its faults and find ways to improve it. You are satisfied with your current mobile phone, but you are not satisfied yet. 20 years old. This state of mind makes me worried. Science can still hope to make further progress in your hands!"

I seemed to understand something, but I looked embarrassed. As a high school student, all I thought about was to write an essay, get into a good university, and then I would have a good job with a good salary. I have never thought about what Edison said.

"Child." Edison patted me on the shoulder, "Those who want to climb high must have low self-esteem. If they think too highly of themselves, they cannot achieve success. Therefore, successful people must cultivate a calm attitude, focus on everything, and keep making progress. This is The key to success. Human beings must keep thinking about science, never be satisfied, and never stop! ”

I was sweating profusely. Facing this old man who has been separated for a century, I feel that he is very young, but I am the one who is aging.