I like the throwback to self funded scientists. In the days where you could fail constantly in order to learn. Humans learn best from trial & error and making mistakes.

Completely agree! Why is it that things have to be said absolutely right now or you have to tell me something right this moment? It doesn't, it can wait. I still find in amusing to leave class, work, or a conference and watch as the majority of hands reach into pockets or purses, grab the mobile, and clue it to their head.

Kudos on the System Shock reference. I have only played the second one, but to this day I still fear the sounds of lil primates yelling at me, fearful that they may try to telekinitically throw "things" at me.