I think you may be making a false assumption that sophisticated and interesting technology reflects some sort of moral intention.
I find it at least a tad disingenuous to ponder this "What could this soon-to-be-very-wealthy technologist possibly have been thinking?" line of thought. It's cliche at this point.
I've met Bram Cohen and have no difficulty believing he's sincere about his aims, and also so smart in some dimensions that it's overflowed into foolishness.
I think you may be making a false assumption that sophisticated and interesting technology reflects some sort of moral intention.
I find it at least a tad disingenuous to ponder this "What could this soon-to-be-very-wealthy technologist possibly have been thinking?" line of thought. It's cliche at this point.
Glad to see your comment nonetheless.