This print edition is provided for those who require or prefer hardcopy. An identical, densely hypertexted PDF version is available at no charge from https://www.ftsoe.com Does your culture operate on agreement, or intimidation? If a novel conveyance ever appears near you, and a crew member offers an opportunity to depart Earth, permanently (with some assurance of surviving the trip), this guide contains what you need to know to provide a timely yes or no answer. It does not attempt to resolve wider core cosmological issues, such as Question Zero.