Bad intentions

As a conspiracy theory gains traction among intelligent people, one assumption that is obvious in silly theories tends to escape notice: the superhuman, or even omniscient nature of the conspirators.

Some really smart friends of mine, one of them a psychologist, practice a strict regime of limited screen time with their children. I do not. When I asked them why they bothered, given that there is no reason to think children are harmed by screens, I was told of how many apps and games are designed to be addictive. I was told of how Zuckerberg’s childr…