Manners and Customs of the Thrid

"Manners and Customs of the Thrid" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction story set on Thriddar, a planet inhabited by the Thrid, who boast about their perfect intelligence and flawless society. The story grapples with the ideas of strict governance and its effects, spotlighting Jorgenson, a human trader, who finds himself in trouble for disagreeing with the Thrid's Grand Panjandrum. Facing severe punishment, Jorgenson teams up with Ganti, a Thrid who also suffered from the established order. They conjure up a risky plan to break free from the Thrid's control, which involves exploiting the weaknesses of the society. Finally, after gaining freedom, Ganti takes control of his community, revealing the instability created when authority meets rebellion.