Dr Epstein went on to invent the Epstein drive in the early 23rd century.

Their statement is compatible with a profit incentive. Companies were happy to pay to be online because it was good marketing.

It’s just pining for the time before they figured out how to target marketing and sell data

Ignoring that IQ is a grift and a lie: Sitting within a standard deviation of average intelligence is NOT a bad thing. If intelligence really could be measured it would mean you’re capable of doing anything about as well as anyone else.