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.