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The things you mention are narrative elements. The message is repeated almost like a mantra throughout the movie, and later revealed or summarized as the 'prophetic' words of Son-Mi:
This is the core thesis of the movie, standing in direct opposition to the various antagonists' ideology, which can be summed up as self-serving nihilism and upholding the status quo of might makes right / the natural order by any means.
Thanks. That completely slipped from my memory.
Reminds me of The Egg short story I've reread yesterday.
https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html
It spoke to me when I watched it at the right point in my personal development. As is often the case with movies or experiences that try to convey something meaningful, whether the message lands depends just as much on the watcher. I honestly don't blame anyone for whom it was a lengthy and confusing blurb. The narrative structure and casting choices are so far outside what audiences are used to, that the script was thrown out by every major Hollywood studio at the time despite the prestigious names behind it. I myself was quite confused on some of the timelines and characters until my 2nd rewatch, and that's a lot to ask for a movie of this length. It really never had a shot at mass appeal, so in an economic sense those studios were right. I'm just fascinated and grateful it ever got made. It truly was a leap of faith and a labor of love for many, the Wachowskis and Tom Hanks in particular. And I feel like this shines through in the final release, rough edges and all.
I read the story you linked and I absolutely see the parallels. I feel like I may have read it once already years ago. It's quite the philosophically intriguing concept.
Kurzgesagt has also arranged it in short film form if that's your thing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fcK_fRYaI Personally, it's one of the most impactful stories I've read.