Zimmer observes that Titans are not only superhuman, but they, as we have just seen, are superdivine; and as such, they are involved in a supergodly task. Even the gods accrue karma, so the human savior will also become the redeemer of the gods.

Pendragon, a leading mathematician, devised a mathematical formula that could be used to draw nonrepeating patterns.

Divine Providence would only initiate and enter mankind into the useful knowledge of her, leaving the rest to employ our industry.

In particular the power sharing and consensus mechanisms enshrined in the process have been designed to ensure that the politicians engage in a continuous balancing process . . .