"Okay. That makes more sense." He hums thoughtfully.

"Isn't there a strong temptation to ... say, cherry pick a few technologies? Life-saving stuff, maybe? Do you have the same embargo on knowledge?"

He rubs his palms together, then brings them up to his lips. "It's not exactly equivalent, but damn, if someone here has a cure for cancer? I'm bringing that back with me in a heartbeat."