The plot of 2001: A Space Odyssey is pretty simple. You could write out a summary in three paragraphs.

That’s not what made it one of the most revered movies of all time, and also one of the most difficult to make.

Blurting out the plot of what we’re offering seems like the obvious thing to do. After all, if people simply heard what we hear, they’d eagerly join us on our journey.

Maybe it’s not the plot that’s the problem.