Set against the backdrop of the 22nd century, 'To Be Taught, If Fortunate' chronicles the pioneering journey of Ariadne O'Neill and her fellow astronauts as they employ groundbreaking somaforming technology to explore distant exoplanets. Amidst the wondrous and perilous expanses of space, they grapple with the physical transformations that enable their survival in alien terrains. Their mission transcends planetary explorations—as Earth undergoes drastic cultural evolutions, the astronauts confront the alienation of a home that might no longer recognize them. Ariadne's narrated journey captures the essence of their endeavors, immortalizing their scientific triumphs and the human spirit's insatiable quest for the unknown.