"The Ministry of Truth is concerned with spreading the truth, of course. Their reach is considerable—military, colonization, diplomacy..." He stared into space for a moment, obviously choosing his words. "But there are other ministries arrayed against us. There are factions that think all artificial intelligences, AMI and replicant alike, are abominations. There are those who think we should give up all technology from steam power on up. And they all think they have direct divine approval. Needless to say, debates are low on logic and high on rhetoric. Except when they’re even higher on assassinations and sabotage."