PARA: What you said to Murtaugh... is that true?
LIZ: Absolutely. I studied memetics, linguistics, and sociology, so when I see a tradition that's new to me, I grab the handbrain and do some research.
PARA: And the part about the power-grab, is that what's going on with Murtaugh?
LIZ: She might not be conscious of it, but the science suggests that's exactly what she's doing.
PARA: Okay... science? You said "memetics, linguistics, and sociology."
LIZ: Thanks. That particular meme is the reason my degree landed me a job slinging fast food.