It has been suggested that Prothean data recording is highly dependent on a certain point of view, what Carl Jung described as the collective unconscious. The 'cipher' needed to comprehend the images implanted in Shepard's mind is the cultural knowledge of a Prothean: the archetypes, biological instincts, and common experiences universal to the race.

Never build a doctrine on or draw a teaching from an unclear or debated hapax.

lol. if tom / alan had a sense of humour, he'd know this post is lulzworthy.

love is active and fruitful in beneficence ; because highest excellency is void of all envy , selfishness and tenacy