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The economic crisis is like a ruthless blade, cutting the originally prosperous industrial system of the universe into pieces. Traditional industries are crumbling under the multiple attacks of shrinking markets, rising costs and changes in demand structure. The stagnation of interstellar trade has caused a large backlog of inventory and a broken capital chain in the manufacturing industry that relies on imports and exports; the resource industry is in trouble due to over-exploitation and plummeting prices; and the traditional service industry is also deserted due to the decline in consumer purchasing power. In such a desperate situation, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan deeply realized that only by vigorously promoting industrial upgrading and transformation can we inject new vitality into the cosmic economy and reshape the innovation ability and competitiveness of the economy.

The rise of the virtual economy

As an important part of the emerging industries, the virtual economy has shown great potential on the ruins of the economic crisis. In every corner of the universe, the economic model that was once dominated by the real industry has begun to change quietly.

The interstellar virtual reality (VR) industry has experienced explosive growth. Through advanced energy fields and quantum technology, VR devices have achieved unprecedented immersion. In the field of entertainment, interstellar theme parks use VR technology to create realistic interstellar adventure experiences. Visitors are no longer just sitting in a simulated spaceship, but can truly feel the changes in gravity during interstellar voyages, the brilliance of the starry sky, and the excitement of encountering alien creatures. This new form of entertainment has quickly attracted a large number of consumers, whether young people seeking excitement or families looking for a unique way to relax, all flock to interstellar VR entertainment.

The virtual trading market is also booming. Various civilizations have begun to establish and improve their own virtual currency systems and digital asset trading platforms. Cryptocurrency based on blockchain technology is widely circulated in the universe. It not only provides a more convenient and secure way of trading, but also breaks through the limitations of traditional currency exchange and cross-border transactions. For example, in interstellar trade, merchants from different civilizations can use virtual currency for instant settlement without worrying about exchange rate fluctuations and cumbersome currency exchange procedures. At the same time, digital assets such as virtual land and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of interstellar artworks have become popular investment products. Artists can publish their works in the form of NFTs on digital asset trading platforms. Each NFT represents a unique ownership of the work, which opens up a new source of income for artists and allows collectors to own unique cultural assets in the virtual world.

The virtual economy has also extended to the fields of virtual office and education. In the context of unstable employment and limited educational resources caused by the economic crisis, virtual office software and online education platforms have become a lifesaver. Through the virtual office system, employees can access the company's virtual workspace from their homes on different planets or even in different galaxies to achieve real-time collaboration and communication. This method not only saves commuting time and costs, but also allows companies to recruit more remote employees without expanding office space. Online education platforms integrate the best educational resources of various civilizations. Whether it is cutting-edge scientific courses in technologically advanced civilizations or history and art courses in civilizations with profound cultural heritage, they can be taught to every learner in the universe through virtual classrooms. Learners can choose courses according to their interests and needs and study with classmates from different civilizations. This cross-civilization knowledge exchange further stimulates innovative thinking.

Innovation in biotechnology

Faced with the challenges of the economic crisis, biotechnology has become a key force in promoting the transformation of the cosmic economy and has brought new development opportunities to various civilizations.

In the field of healthcare, gene editing technology has made significant breakthroughs. Scientists are able to more accurately repair defects in human genes and treat genetic diseases that were once considered terminal. For example, a congenital immunodeficiency disease that is prevalent in certain civilizations in the universe, through gene editing technology, doctors can locate and modify specific gene fragments that cause the disease, so that the patient's immune system returns to normal. This has not only saved countless lives, but also significantly reduced medical costs. Because patients no longer need to rely on expensive therapeutic drugs and medical equipment for a long time, it has reduced the social medical burden.

The application of biotechnology in agriculture also provides new solutions to food security issues. Scientists have used genetic modification technology to cultivate new crops that are adapted to the environments of different planets. On some planets with scarce resources and harsh climates, it was originally impossible to grow food crops, but now through genetic modification, crops can grow in environments with high radiation, low gravity or extreme temperatures. These new crops are not only high-yield, but also rich in nutrients. For example, a newly cultivated interstellar wheat is rich in a variety of trace elements required by the human body during space travel, and has a strong tolerance to drought and saline-alkali land. This has enabled those planets that were originally short of food to achieve self-sufficiency, and even have surplus food to participate in interstellar trade, driving the development of the local agricultural economy.

In addition, biotechnology innovations in the field of bioenergy have also brought hope to the energy crisis. Scientists have discovered a new microorganism that can reproduce rapidly under a specific energy environment and convert certain substances that are widely present in the universe into efficient and clean bioenergy through a special metabolic process. The production cost of this bioenergy is relatively low and it is environmentally friendly. Some planets have begun to build large-scale bioenergy plants to produce energy using this microorganism, gradually reducing dependence on traditional energy, alleviating the energy shortage, and also reducing environmental pollution caused by the exploitation and use of traditional energy.

A leap forward for artificial intelligence

As a core area of ​​emerging industries, artificial intelligence has accelerated its development during the economic crisis and has become a key driving force for improving economic innovation capabilities and competitiveness.

In terms of industrial production, the widespread use of intelligent robots has completely changed the production model. These intelligent robots are equipped with advanced sensors and adaptive learning algorithms, and are able to complete high-precision production tasks in complex interstellar factory environments. They are no longer limited to a single repetitive job, but can flexibly adjust the work content according to production needs. For example, in an interstellar spacecraft manufacturing factory, intelligent robots can simultaneously participate in the welding of spacecraft shells, the assembly of internal systems, and the debugging of complex electronic equipment. Through mutual collaboration and self-learning, they continuously optimize the production process, improve production efficiency, and reduce production costs. At the same time, the robot's fault diagnosis and self-repair capabilities have also been greatly improved, reducing production downtime caused by equipment failures.

Artificial intelligence plays an indispensable role in interstellar exploration and scientific research. Intelligent probes are deployed in every corner of the universe, and they can autonomously explore and collect data on unknown galaxies. These probes are equipped with powerful data analysis and decision-making systems, which can adjust detection tasks and path planning in real time according to environmental changes. When encountering complex scientific problems, they can analyze massive amounts of data through deep learning algorithms to propose hypotheses and research directions. For example, in the exploration of a mysterious gas giant, the intelligent probe discovered a new energy phenomenon by analyzing the composition, temperature, pressure and other data of the planet's atmosphere without human intervention, and transmitted the relevant data back to the scientific research base in a timely manner, providing valuable information for scientists' subsequent research.

The application of artificial intelligence in daily life has also made people's lives more convenient and efficient. Smart assistants are popular in homes on all planets. They can understand instructions in multiple languages ​​and cultural backgrounds and provide users with personalized services. From daily housework management, such as the scheduling of cleaning robots and the intelligent distribution of household energy, to personal entertainment recommendations, such as selecting interstellar film and television programs and music works according to users' interests and hobbies, smart assistants have become an indispensable part of people's lives. This intelligent lifestyle has not only improved the quality of life of residents, but also stimulated the development of related industries, such as smart hardware manufacturing and software development, creating a large number of employment opportunities.

Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan played a vital role in promoting industrial upgrading and transformation. They actively coordinated the resources and technologies of various civilizations, formulated preferential policies, and encouraged cooperation and exchanges among civilizations. They set up special funds to provide financial support for the research and development of emerging industries and the start-up of enterprises; established a cross-civilization technology cooperation platform to promote exchanges and cooperation between scientists and engineers in the fields of virtual economy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, etc.; organized an interstellar industry summit to enable entrepreneurs from various civilizations to share experiences, find business opportunities, and reach cooperation agreements.

Thanks to their efforts, the cosmic economy has gradually gotten rid of the shadow of the economic crisis, and emerging industries have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, becoming a new growth engine for the cosmic economy. In the process of industrial upgrading and transformation, each civilization has not only improved its own economic innovation capabilities and competitiveness, but also deepened mutual understanding and trust in cross-civilization cooperation and exchanges, laying a solid foundation for the long-term prosperity and stability of the universe.