Intel Corporation had just spent untold millions on their "Intel Inside" ad campaign and then it was reported that there was a flaw in their latest chip (of the time) which could give math errors
28 years later and there is an Incel movement, which is different but is related in some ways. Incel stands for involuntary celibate, by the way.
It is different since it is not a software bug, but more like a wetware bug. There are guys who rail against the "unfairness" of being unable to attract a mate, even though they do absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. Gallons of pixels could be spent on this, but to sum-up: What I would tell an Incel.
Are you attracted to unemployed, fat women with unpleasant personalities? Yes? Okay, then why would you expect an attractive woman to want you? Lift some weights, get a good job (or try harder at the one you have so you get promoted) and don't dress like a slob. You will be amazed at how your fortunes change.
So, how does this all circle round? Intel itself may not really be a big employer of geeks, but that is the stereotype and hence, Incel Inside makes a lot of sense--inside the buildings are involuntary celibates. At least they make good money, now all they have to do is lift weights and learn how to groom and dress. The final link is that the internet, which is tied tightly to companies like Intel, is also where these malcontents are able to meet and feed each other with self pity.
I blame, to some extent, the snowflake ethos of our time. You are wonderful just as you are. This is BS. But think of the implication if it were true? If I am wonderful just as I am, then it must be the fault of the World that I am alone. That is all that makes sense. Nobody is just naturally wonderful. Have you ever been around infants? They are utterly selfish and undisciplined, that is why they need to be so cute. Through the help of adults, the infants learn to walk, use words, share and otherwise become much more pleasant to be around. Though they gradually lose their innate cuteness. The process of improvement is life-long, though I think a fair number of teens think the process is complete by 15 or so.
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