@algekalipso why not is the mental health & wellbeing of the kids who get recruited into EA, as described by QC and others... being specially blessed w genius -> specially obligated to "save the world" is not a healthy mindset- excessive conscientiousness, anxious and lonely, they need something grounded and joyful, NOT to feel the weight of the world on them
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