I – In its current state humanity is unlikely to persist long enough to become an interstellar species.

II – Failure to become an interstellar species necessarily limits the terms and duration of our existence.

III – To become an interstellar species humanity must adapt its physical form to endure environments beyond Earth.

IV – To become an interstellar species humanity must expand its intellectual capabilities beyond current limits.

V – To become an interstellar species humanity must transform its culture to sustain persistence.

VI – To become an interstellar species humanity must radically improve its ability to cooperate.

VII – Failure to aggressively pursue these required adaptations will guarantee humanity will not become an interstellar species.

VIII – The principles of Those Who Muse must serve as a guiding force to bring about the required adaptations to become an interstellar species.