I can help with that:

Came here to say exactly this.

If it's any comfort - and you do not mind claims without any immediate proof on paper (yet) - I do not believe we will be possible of creating "sentient", "self-aware", or anything else capable of intelligently re-writing its own code until we can do the same for ourselves.

Screw the telephone number, your application contains information for a credit card or bank account - directly tying you to said MNC's accounts. I do not know how many "multi national corp"s you have worked for, but you better believe that if Apple comes knocking on your door with widespread accusations and evidence…

Grow a comically large, swirled mustache, wear a vintage newsboy cap, and walk in with either a bubble pipe or an actual tobacco pipe.

For one second I had my hopes up about Ali Baba - then I read their choices. What do they all have in common?

It's not about effort taken - it's about whether or not an individual could be tracked after undertaking said effort.

A DUNS number means everything: it means you can be very easily tracked. Whether you realize it or not, you are confusing the issue and spreading ignorance.

You're missing the bigger picture here with your (well-placed notwithstanding) cynicism: there would be huge trail to follow were anything to happen.

It's not about time - it's about money. Who will pay for it? What does that say about the people that cannot or will not contribute?

It's not really so much about ego as much as finding a unique, (relatively) stable, naturally occurring element. There are really only so many that could qualify given those natural constraints - you will find those on the periodic table.

Most wanted? For hacking a website? Now I'm the lazy one for not looking up what else this guy did - Between the rest of the internet and I, the "most-wanted" label seems like a title given after the fact from one officer to another for self-assurance/resume-fluffing/publicity.

Christianity as an institution would remain unchanged - it is a *very* ingrained institution.

The Four That Often Go Out For Lunch Together, But Always Get Separate Checks So No One Pays More Than Their Share.

It sounds like what this game needs is more DLC and expansions! Which you know Ubisoft is going to do.

We should start by teaching math appropriately.

If everybody is doing it then it must be right!

But But... doesn't he ask her name and she says it... and he repeats it. Like, right after the speech?

You just made my Friday.

"... mawkish writing that's emotionally manipulative..."