“We cherish all that we have accomplished. But our world is still flawed. Hate exists, as does prejudice and war. Because of conflict between the forces of production and the relations of production, wealth distribution is extremely uneven and large portions of humanity live in poverty and misery.” Poverty Book:The Three-Body Problem Source: The Three-Body Problem
“Everything you see before you is the result of poverty. But how are things any better in the wealthy countries? They protect their own environments, but then shift the heavily polluting industries to the poorer nations.” WealthPovertyPowerEnvironment Book:The Three-Body Problem Source: The Three-Body Problem
“We extend our best wishes to you, inhabitants of another world. After reading the following message, you should have a basic understanding of civilization on Earth. By dint of long toil and creativity, the human race has built a splendid civilization, blossoming with a multitude of diverse cultures. We have also begun to understand the laws governing the natural world and the development of human societies. We cherish all that we have accomplished. But our world is still flawed. Hate exists, as does prejudice and war. Because of conflicts between the forces of production and the relations of production, wealth distribution is extremely uneven, and large portions of humanity live in poverty and misery. Human societies are working hard to resolve the difficulties and problems they face, striving to create a better future for Earth civilization.The country that sent this message is engaged in this effort. We are dedicated to building an ideal society, where the labor and value of every member of the human race are fully respected, where everyone's material and spiritual needs are fully met, so that civilization on Earth may become more perfect. With the best of intentions, we look forward to establishing contact with other civilized societies in the universe. We look forward to working together with you to build a better life in this vast universe.” PovertyWealth Distribution Book:The Three-Body Problem Source: The Three-Body Problem
“When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.” PovertyChinaEinstein1920sAlbert EinsteinEinstein In Fiction Book:The Three-Body Problem Source: The Three-Body Problem