The world's next messiah could spring from a combination of genes on a petri dish in a laboratory or some form of artificial intelligence. Egan's purpose is merely to acknowledge the existence of life forms which comprise the All and to declare their role as no more, no less significant than our own. The generational doctrines of the Boundless, All-Pervading Darkness constitutes the foundation for our beliefs. It is presented here in capsulated form and expounded upon elsewhere. There is no stasis anywhere.
People fear and mistrust the unknown.