At Stanford University, Steven met Professor Biden.
"Professor, I would like to entrust you to do a research." Steven said, handed a check to Biden, and said at the same time: "To this end, I am willing to provide a research grant to your laboratory."
Biden took the check, looked at the $20,000 figure on it, and then asked: "Mr. Steven, what is the topic you want me to study?"
"When running, which one is more advantageous, the legs of an able-bodied person or the sports prosthesis of a disabled person?" Steven said.
"Sports prosthesis? Is it the kind worn by 'Blade Runner'?" Professor Biden confirmed.
Steven nodded: "Yes, that's the kind. I have brought the relevant data about the set of leopard-style blade prostheses, which were provided by the Icelandic prosthetic limb manufacturer. If necessary, I can also ask Philip Come and cooperate with your research.”
"Are you serious?" Biden looked surprised: "No matter how high-tech a prosthetic limb is, it is still a prosthetic limb. How can it be compared to our naturally grown legs? Does this topic need special research? You It’s a completely unnecessary expense.”
Biden said, looking very conscientious, and wanted to return the check to Steven.
Steven rejected Biden, and he pushed the check to Biden: "Professor Biden, what you just said, prosthetics are not as good as our legs, is exactly the conclusion I want. Even if it is the truth, it is not Do you also need confirmation from scientists? And as a scientist, your job is to confirm the truth, what do you think?"
Biden suddenly understood what Steven meant.
"Okay, no problem, Mr. Steven, thank you very much for your generosity. I will make a research report as soon as possible. I believe the research conclusions I draw must be what you want to see," Biden said Then he put the check into his pocket, and then extended his right hand to Steven with a smile on his face.
Watching Steven leave, Biden had a smile on his face.
"Proving that human legs are better than sports prostheses, it's really easy to earn 20,000 US dollars!"
Steven not only contacted Professor Biden from Stanford University, but also contacted Professor Horton from Harvard University and Professor Wesley from Oxford University. The research funding of 20,000 US dollars to study human legs is more useful than prosthetic limbs. For these professors, it is simply free money. They don't even have to do it themselves. They can just find one of their PhDs and spend a long time working on it. Can produce a perfect research report.
At this time, these scientists also fully demonstrated their professional ethics. Since they have received money from others, they must make a research report that others want to see.
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Monaco, IAAF headquarters.
The main affairs of the IAAF are decided by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has a total of 27 people, including 1 chairman, 4 vice-chairmen, 1 treasurer, 6 representatives of the continental track and field federations, and 15 directors.
At this time, in the conference room, the directors were discussing Philip's affairs.
A pale-haired director said: "We have checked all the clauses, and indeed we did not find anything prohibiting people with disabilities from participating in the World Championships."
"What about prosthetic limbs? Are there any clear regulations on this?" someone next to him asked.
"Our rules for sports equipment are too general, and there are no detailed restrictions on Philip's prosthetic limbs," the White Hair Council said.
"Why is this? When the rules were first formulated, shouldn't we have considered the impact of high-tech equipment on the fairness of the competition? Then in the future, if an athlete installs a rocket thruster on his shoe, then we should also allow him to have parameters! "An Indian director next to him said.
The eldest director coughed dryly and said: "I want to explain this. When we, the IAAF, were formulating the rules in this area, we were under pressure from some sports brands. You should know that those high-tech Their sports equipment are all from major sports brands, and if we want to hold competitions, we cannot do without their sponsorship. If we provide too detailed regulations in this regard, it will be equivalent to cutting off their financial resources. We will not continue to sponsor our games."
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. We can't legally ban Philip from participating, so we can only start from other aspects. Let's go back to the issue we discussed before, his prosthetic limbs!" a female director said.
"But didn't I just say that our rules for sports equipment are too general?" the Indian director said.
"But we can suspect that Philip wearing prosthetic limbs to compete will affect the fairness of the competition." The female director said with a smile.
"This is a good idea! To maintain the fairness of the competition environment, this is a very suitable reason. We will use this reason to refuse Philip to participate in the World Championships." Someone next to him immediately catered.
"But if the public asks, how do we determine that wearing prosthetics will affect the fairness of the competition, how should we answer?" Someone immediately asked.
"So this requires us to do some extra homework, and maybe some extra expenses." The female director replied.
"What do you mean?" The Indian director obviously didn't understand what she wanted to express.
The female director continued: "We at the Athletics Federation only suspect that Philip's prosthesis will affect the fairness of the competition, but the specific situation needs to be determined by professionals, and we only make the final decision based on the results of the professionals' determination."
"I know Professor Brueggemann from the University of Cologne. He is an authority on mechanics. We can entrust him with research! I think Professor Brueggemann will tell us that Philip's prosthesis will give him additional benefits in the game. "The eldest director said with profound meaning.
"Okay, you should contact Professor Brueggemann first to see how much research funding he needs. I will ask the financial department to allocate funds." The chairman of the Athletics Association who presided over the meeting finally spoke.
"Gentlemen, I think there is no need for this!" A vice chairman next to him suddenly said: "I just saw a report here. The 'Blade Runner' struck preemptively. There is an interview with Philip's agent. Philip's The Economist said that he has three reports in hand, respectively from Professor Biden of Stanford University, Professor Horton of Harvard University, and Professor Wesley of Oxford University. The common conclusion of the three reports is that during sports, Philip's blade-type prostheses are completely useless. It can’t compare to normal people’s legs, and Philip can’t get any more advantages from the prosthetic limbs than normal people!”
"What does this mean?" the Indian director asked again with a low IQ.
"It means we don't have to go to the University of Cologne to find Professor Brueggemann!" Vice Chairman of the Athletics Association continued: "We are a step late. We just thought of doing this, and not only have they done it, but they have also made the results public. !Also found three scientists.”
"So what, they are looking for three, we can look for thirty!" the Indian director said angrily.
"Then, what about turning it into a big scientific debate? That would be pointless! You can never reason with scientists. Those scientists will always find all kinds of things that people can't understand but think are awesome. Arguments, you can’t even find an entry point to argue!”
The vice president shook his head and continued: "Besides, at that time, the media will ask us why the IAAF adopted the report of the University of Cologne instead of the report of the University of Oxford. How do you want us to answer? Do you want us to Is it foolish to answer that the University of Cologne is more credible than the University of Oxford?"
"Then what should we do? Allow Philip to participate in the World Championships? There has never been such a precedent in the World Athletics Championships!" a director next to him asked eagerly.
The vice chairman did not answer. He seemed not to have heard the question, but leaned back in his chair, looking calm and unconcerned.
At this time, no one was willing to say anything to allow Philip to compete, and no one wanted to take responsibility.
However, everyone here knows that in this game, the IAAF has completely fallen into a disadvantage.