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Suppose you are a smart person, and someone developed a drug that makes anyone who takes it 30 IQ points smarter. The FDA rules that this drug can be given only to people with an IQ at least 20 points below yours.
Would you be happy about this development?
I would be happy with part 1 of your scenario and not part 2. Instead, let's develop the drug and light the FDA on fire.
"But how can you light a government institution on fire?"
"We're all 30 IQ points smarter - we'll figure it out!"