Done.
Ron looked at the activity page he had just published with satisfaction, stretched, and said, "It's going to get lively again now."
Less than ten minutes after the activity was launched, submission videos poured in like a tide.
Ron lazily scrolled through the constantly refreshing list of submissions, a playful smile on his lips.
"Let me see what 'masterpieces' there are..." He clicked on the first video. The screen showed a greasy-faced fat guy boasting while holding a plastic bottle covered in tape: "This is the automatic watering pot I invented! Just invert the water bottle..."
Ron swiped away directly and clicked on the next one. This time, it was a heavily made-up girl acting cute towards the camera: "It's the smart makeup mirror I invented~ Actually, it's just a regular mirror with a circle of small light bulbs attached..."
"Tsk, as expected." Ron sighed.
Among the dozen or so videos he casually flipped through, either a fan was called an "aerodynamic device," or a phone case was packaged as a "high-tech phone protective case." If phones were already indestructible, did they still need protection?
It would be better to call them handsome guy or beautiful girl phone cases that add 100 charm points.
The comment section was even more lively. Someone joked, "I suggest establishing a 'Most Useless Invention Award,' the competition is sure to be fierce."
Soon, Vegapunk's official TikTok account began updating frequently, continuously releasing over a dozen high-quality invention demonstration videos, each of which sparked heated discussions across the entire network.
The first video to go viral was "Daily Dining on Future Island." The camera followed Vegapunk into a restaurant filled with a sense of technology.
On the wall was a full electronic menu displaying high-definition pictures of various delicacies.
"Want to eat this?"
He lightly tapped the steak image in the holographic projection. The next second, a steaming hot steak was slowly delivered from the dispensing port below the machine. The texture of the meat was clearly visible, and even cutlery was provided.
The comment section instantly exploded:
"This must be magic?!"
"Please mass-produce! I'll be the first to buy!"
"It's too convenient, but a whole roasted cow can't come out of that small opening, right?"
"...."
The subsequent release of the "Medical Scan Booth" was even more astonishing.
A transparent device that looked like a phone booth. Users only needed to stand inside for 30 seconds to complete a full-body scan, and the results would be instantly displayed on the accompanying wristband.
In the video, after an elderly person was scanned, the system immediately prompted: "Early muscle atrophy detected. Rehabilitation exercises are recommended daily."
And automatically recommended various rehabilitation exercise programs.
Not long after, Vegapunk successively released a series of invention videos including "Smart Ecological Farm," "Holographic Education System," and "Barrier-Free Travel Assistive Device."
Each video showcased a specific scene where technology changed life. There were no exaggerated special effects, only solid technical demonstrations.
The most impressive was the "Future Island Panoramic Tour" series.
In the 15-minute video, viewers saw the true appearance of this mysterious island for the first time:
Driverless public transportation vehicles drove on the streets, the exterior walls of residential buildings were smart glass that could adjust light transmission, and the automatic irrigation system in the park could adjust watering volume according to the weather.
The entire island was like a giant technology exhibition hall, completely the future of urban life!
These videos quickly triggered a chain reaction on major platforms.
Tech bloggers began analyzing the technical details in the videos frame by frame, while ordinary netizens were more concerned about when these inventions could become widespread.
A comment titled "Vegapunk vs. Caesar: The Difference Between Science and Sorcery" received a million likes. Even the usually critical tech media had to admit: "This is what the future should look like."
Just when the entire network almost unanimously agreed that Vegapunk would undoubtedly win the title of "Invention Master,"
A heavyweight account suddenly entered the fray—a TikTok account verified as "North Blue Vinsmoke Family" released a highly impactful video statement.
At the beginning of the video,
Judge, the current head of the Vinsmoke Family, stood in front of a giant cultivation tank, wearing a white battle robe full of technological flair.
"Vegapunk's little toys are indeed very cute." His voice carried undisguised mockery. "But true technology should focus on human evolution itself!"
The camera then switched to a shocking scene:
Dozens of transparent cultivation tanks were neatly arranged, and in each tank floated clones with faces similar to Judge's.
He tapped the control panel and displayed a set of genetic maps: "We have cracked the ultimate code of human DNA. Through genetic optimization, newborns can be naturally immune to 72% of known viruses."
What sparked the most controversy was the following demonstration:
A volunteer who had lost an arm walked into the laboratory. Technicians directly took out a pre-cultivated "spare limb" from a cultivation tank, and with the assistance of advanced medical equipment, completed a seamless reattachment in just two hours.
Judge proudly declared: "This is not treatment, but evolution! When every organ can be replaced like a part, humanity will usher in a true era of eternal life!"
At the end of the video, Judge stood under the Vinsmoke Family emblem and issued a challenge: "Vegapunk, your assistive devices for the weak will never change the fragile nature of humanity!"
This video instantly ignited a full-blown debate across the network:
-Netizens supporting Vegapunk angrily denounced: "This is simply anti-human modification experimentation!"
-But many young people were also attracted: "This is so cool! I want super genes!"
-Medical experts pointed out with concern: "Gene monopoly will lead to more severe social stratification."
Interestingly, Vegapunk, at the center of the storm, never responded directly, only quietly updated a new video:
It showcased a 3D printing system capable of custom-making exoskeletons for disabled children.
In the video, a little girl wearing a mechanical leg was happily running on the grass, with the innocent laughter of children as the voiceover.
This "tech war" had far surpassed a simple invention contest,
Evolving into a philosophical debate about whether "technology should serve the weak or create the strong."
Two distinct camps quickly formed on TikTok, and the discussion heat of related topics continued to soar, with thousands of new comments appearing every minute.
The side opposing the Vinsmoke Family occupied the mainstream voice.
A popular comment with a million likes wrote: "Once cloning technology is unleashed, we ordinary people will truly become 'raw material suppliers'!
In the analysis video released by the "commoner tech" video blogger, the potentially disastrous consequences of gene monopoly were detailed:
The rich could continuously strengthen their offspring by purchasing high-quality genes, while the poor could very likely become "organ farms."
In the scene,
A model area labeled "slum" was covered by mechanical arms full of blood collection needles. The shocking special effects resonated strongly.
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