TANSTAAFL<p>P.S.  Ok, I see now that the context is science and reconstructing civilization.<p>Perhaps the acronym is a bit less pertinent, then.  Perhaps not.  Even in scientific and technical fields, I see too much attitude and salesmanship that disregards it, to the detriment of those who blindly buy in to the pitch.<p>TANSTAAFL -- even if you&#x27;re very bright.