TANSTAAFL P.S. Ok, I see now that the context is science and reconstructing civilization. Perhaps the acronym is a bit less pertinent, then. Perhaps not. E

TANSTAAFL P.S. Ok, I see now that the context is science and reconstructing civilization. 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. TANSTAAFL -- even if you're very bright.