I did not answer the Part 2 because I don't know what "the skills" for the mission are.
I am surprised that so many people think they have the necessary skills. :D
And in part 5 yeah - it would create new problems. The interesting thing is - we have no idea what it would be like to be hyper intelligent, let alone have a society filled with it. I suspect that if we really were at that level of smart, we would be content much easier, focusing on real value rather than perceived value. Wealth wouldn't be useful.
Melbourne is scary.... ;D
Actually, I almost got shot by the police there when I was 15.
My observation is people that have no idea about something are the ones most likely to grossly overestimate their abilities in that area and/or grossly underestimate the time required xD
Wealth isn't useful. I get that as a means of exchange not having enough is a problem but it genuinely irritates me just how obsessed people are with it.
Oh damn D: