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Chapter 7 – The Infinite Scholar
James had accepted it.
The loop was his prison—but also his unlimited library.
If he couldn't break free, then he would learn everything.
And so, he began his next 9,000 loops of pure knowledge.
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Loop 1,001 - 3,000: Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Computing
James studied AI from its infancy—neural networks, machine learning, deep learning.
He memorized every mathematical formula, every algorithm, every line of code that powered the future.
Then, he moved to quantum computing.
He devoured physics textbooks, sat in on university lectures, and learned the complex mechanics of qubits and superposition.
By loop 3,000, James wasn't just keeping up with 1975 technology—he was decades ahead.
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Loop 3,001 - 5,000: Business, Economics & Global Markets
James already knew how to trade stocks, but now, he mastered global finance.
He read every economic theory, studied market cycles, and understood how governments manipulated currencies.
He memorized every major financial event of the last century—and learned how to predict the next one.
By loop 5,000, James could outthink entire hedge funds.
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Loop 5,001 - 7,000: Robotics, Engineering & Material Science
James shifted focus.
He learned how to build machines, from simple electronics to advanced robotics.
He studied material science, discovering stronger alloys, lighter composites, and better conductors.
He read engineering blueprints until he could design his own technology.
By loop 7,000, he wasn't just a scientist—he was an inventor.
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Loop 7,001 - 9,000: Psychology, Neuroscience & Human Optimization
James needed to understand people just as well as he understood machines.
He studied psychology—persuasion, manipulation, negotiation.
He learned neuroscience—how memory worked, how habits formed, how intelligence could be enhanced.
He even experimented with biohacking, testing diets, supplements, and training techniques to maximize his own cognitive abilities.
By loop 9,000, James was beyond human.
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Loop 10,000: The Awakening
James sat in his apartment, staring at the city skyline.
He had spent 10,000 loops mastering everything.
He could build technology decades ahead of its time.
He could predict any financial crash.
He could manipulate entire economies.
He could reshape the world.
And now, it was time to put it all to use.