transhumanism-in-media

"Volume 1: Electro Blood (50 minutes)"

"Volume 2: Flesh & Stone (30 minutes)"

"Volume 4: Bit of Love (30 minutes)"

"Volume 3: Heart Core (30 minutes)"

"[When inquired about Van Bruggen] Never heard of him. What he do? Steal your girl, owe you money?"

"Do I trust Mankind to save itself? That's what Eliza was asking. The truth is, I don't know. After everything I've seen, all the fighting, and the chaos around me. I only know what I want to believe: somehow, human decency will triumph. These past few months, I faced many life-threatening situations. I could have given up many times, but my need to know the truth, to uncover the secrets that others were hiding, and to survive, forced me to keep on going. Most of the time, I tried to keep my values in mind, knowing my actions did not have to harm others. I held on to my humanity, resisting the urge to abuse power or resources in order to meet my goals. And in the end, I got the job done. But does this mean I have the right to choose for everyone? No. Because it isn't up to me. It isn't up to Darrow. Sarif, or Taggart, either. Ordinary men and women will have to decide together what course mankind should take. The kind of people who, time and time again, have picked and chosen the future in highly practical ways — slowing change when it's negative, speeding it up when it's good. Can they do it again? I don't know. But I do know I'm not about to let anyone in this station, including myself, stand in their way."

"Do I trust Mankind to save itself? That's what Eliza was asking. The truth is, I don't know. After everything I've seen, all the fighting, and the chaos around me. I only know what I want to believe: somehow, human decency will triumph. These past few months, I faced many life-threatening situations. I could have given up many times, but my need to know the truth, to uncover the secrets that others were hiding, and to survive, forced me to keep on going. Sometimes I considered the effect my actions would have on others, and found solutions that would benefit us all. Other times I did the opposite, abusing power and resources without care, simply to benefit myself. So what does this say about me? Perhaps that I am only human, and looking for a way to survive. Of course, so were Darrow, Sarif, and Taggart. Each of them idealistic men, so caught up in achieving their view of the future they failed to see the chaos they left behind. So now, I'm leaving the future up to ordinary men and women to decide. The kind of people who, time and time again, have picked and chosen the future in highly practical ways — slowing change when it's negative, speeding it up when it's good. Can they do it again? I don't know. But I do know I'm not about to let anyone in this station, including myself, stand in their way."

"Oh goodie. I'll be sure to take notes."

"No regrets my dear. As Ariadne told Theseus before he entered the Minotaur's labyrinth: 'Always forward...never left or right.'"

"What do you mean, almost?"

"[When asked about his perceived allegiance to the Illuminati] The Illuminati is just a name to get rich financiers to invest more money."

"I'm disappointed in you, Jensen. I thought we were friends. But then my hacker goes missing, you break into my place of business, half my men end up dead, and you don't even have manners enough to knock when you enter a room."

"DRB Member: No jacking off with the rocket launcher."

"[If Jensen has a weapon out.] Detroit Civilian: Get that shit outta my face, 'fore I shove it up yo' ass!"

"Jensen, if you even think about using that CASIE mod on me, I'll hit you."

"Be careful Adam, because everybody lies."

"The World doesn't care about right or wrong. It's all about power. And right now, none of us have it."

"She's coming Adam. Run."

"Well lookie here. We got us a boy scout."

"[If the player enters the women's restroom before the first mission] Oh, and by the way, Jensen? I know you have gone through a lot of physical changes as of late, but you didn't become a woman. Stay out of the ladies restroom."

"[If the player does a non-lethal or mostly non-lethal run through the first mission] Well if it isn't Mahatma Gandhi himself, come to save us all with his life-preserving presence!"

"...but please, call me Bob."

"Some people will be left behind. It's evolution!"

"The body may heal, but the mind is not always so resilient."

"These men, they control global interests on a whim!"

"Men never fail to underestimate women."

"This place isn't called The Hive for nothing. It's got plenty of worker bees coming out of the paneling to stop you."

"[Inscription on memorial in Sarif Industries lobby] They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. In our hearts and in our minds, their devotion to science will always be remembered. To us, they have found immortality."

"Chinese civilian: Hey American! Go Yankees!"

"Detroit Civilian: You know who is behind these attacks on Sarif Industries don't you? The same people who faked 9/11."

"[To Zhao Yun Ru] Women never fail to underestimate men."

"If you wanna make enemies, try to change something. The year is 2027. It is a time of great innovation and technological advancement. It is also a time of chaos and conspiracy. I don't even know whose side I'm on."

"I never asked for this. They say they saved me, but I'm not sure saved is the right word."

"I want the burn of smoke and nicotine in my lungs. But all I feel is the Sentinel Health System automatically counteracting the damage. Even self-destruction isn't fun anymore."

"Sorry man, you're not my type."

"Hey! Sarif-Man!"

"And... Thanks, Spy Boy."

"It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here."

"Men like us...we never get back the things we love."

"You should have stayed dead Jensen!"

"Tell 'em Barrett sent you straight to hell!"

"You like pineapples boy scout?"

"Stick to kicking down doors and shooting people Jensen, and stop trying to do my job. I guarantee you'll get along better that way."

"Maybe this time you'll actually save people."

"[If the player does a lethal or mostly lethal run through the first mission] Well if it isn't Attila the Hun himself, fresh from the killing fields."

"About time! What, did you get stuck in an airduct on the way here?"

"These people, they're like ghosts. Always in the shadows, always hiding behind lies and proxy soldiers."

"[When referring to the Illuminati] A name won't mean much, they'll use whichever one suits their interests. Sometimes it's the Masons, sometimes the Bilderberg Group. They've had a finger in every corporation, organization, or government initiative that has defined modern society!"

"They cannot stop us. They cannot stop the future."

"Corporations have more power than the government. Everyone's fighting for power. For control."