The Rift 3 Quotes

“More power can also equal more headaches. It may sound like a platitude, but power doesn’t make you happy. It’s a drug that you become addicted to. The more you have, the more you need to keep the high.”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“alleles.”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“We’ve all had to act with limited information, leading to bad decisions. But paralysis is even worse. Because”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“phalanx of weapon systems and sensors”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“Our Republic is based on the drive and willpower of human beings. So the Emperor and Senate are dedicated to making sure our technology doesn’t replace our people.” Hannah remembered Laurentia bristling at the suggestion that she should have robots perform the Amica implant procedure. She had seemed almost insulted by the idea, explaining to Hannah that she wasn’t helpless. Later, Hannah received an Amica-delivered history lesson that put this into even sharper focus. “What do you think, Hannah? Do you think we’re being unnecessarily cautious in this regard? “Actually, not at all. I think you’re providing a great example for our world. Human beings need to be occupied, productive, to be happy. Unfortunately, many on my world have forgotten this obvious truism.” “How so?” “Many have become lazy. Seeking comfort rather than accomplishment. Many want to have as much work done for them as possible.” “Which won’t make them happy,” said the Primus knowingly. “No. Even worse. Too much leisure often makes people miserable, although they rarely admit it, even to themselves. When Homo sapiens has too much idle time, too much time for unnecessary introspection, we tend to invent problems. Spin out of control over perceived slights. Lack of purpose—true purpose—is causing an unprecedented mental health crisis on my world.” Severus nodded. “You show great insight. Humans are wired to achieve. To be productive. To have a useful purpose.”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“The Gaia Hypothesis suggests that all life, in all its forms—including plants—are interconnected with each other and the Earth. In a sense, the entire planet is like a single organism with many cells, the same way we are.” She paused. “Many people in my timeline, especially in Asia, believe in this interconnectedness between nature and life as a religious principle. These philosophies emphasize harmony with nature. And also the idea that humans can raise themselves and their consciousness above mere physical experience and see beyond the material. A kind of enlightenment to a higher level of existence, where one becomes aware that everything is consciousness. That what we see with the eye, and label with the mind, are mere illusions.”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3

“Prudish, yet lustful,” said Primus Severus. “Fearful, yet violent. Moralistic, yet savage. Your timeline is fascinating indeed, although quite unsettling.”
― Douglas E. Richards, The Rift 3