Theme Off Armageddon Reef

through novel, weber uses conflict between technology , religion explore ability of people , cultures make choices, rather have choice made them. weber himself has stated in interview novel not attack on organized religion, more use of ideology or belief structure manipulate, control , coerce . concept of control prevent right, ability , responsibility make choices forms thematic backbone of novel.

in many ways book human condition @ core, set in future world of high , low technology. highlights how choices individuals make on day-to-day basis, relationships build define character , quality of our lives. classic, , interesting, themes such 1) ability of money , power corrupt otherwise individuals, 2) influence of duty , morals in relation of many , 3) power of faith , tension orthodoxy, 4) importance of truth balanced need secrecy, 5) drive human innovation , progress, 6) hopeful human survive, in face of overwhelming odds, 7) separation of church , state, , 8) tension of whether ends justify means .