“We humans, or at least some of us, seem to have an extraordinary ability to evaluate data and extrapolate complex meanings and implications. Even as extraordinarily advanced as their technologies were, Domhanians had never conceptualized Edward Lorenz’ formula for Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions—the Butterfly Effect.”
He paused then added wistfully, “Perhaps that’s why we blundered so badly on Ghrain-3.”
Carla stared at the admiral and said, “Wow! That’s an interesting answer. And it begs the question why do you believe that you, of all the people on earth, have access to the memories of a Domhanian?”
Cortell scratched the back of his neck. “Carla, as you can imagine I’ve spent decades thinking about that very question…and not just idle thinking either. I’ve done a lot of re
