So much of literary sci-fi is about creating worlds that are rich and detailed and make sense at a social level. We'll create a world for people and then later present a narrative in that world.
“Things parents say to children are oftentimes not heard, but in some cases you pick up on things that your parent would like to see you have done.”
“We love in another's soul whatever of ourselves we can deposit in it; the greater the deposit, the greater the love.”