Maybe some other signposts to help the reader grasp the structure of what you're doing

Yeah, signposts are good too.

Where are we going, how are we getting there?

Give the reader some structure up front to help him organize and consume the mass of info. And just know if he wants to read it too.

There is a snide comment I got from somewhere, but it comes to mind often:

When you talk like this, I can't help but wonder: do you have a point?

Don't make me wonder.