In technical circles, I doubt it. ICs can do whatever they want. Performance is based on impact, so you have to pick the right things to work on yourself. The

In technical circles, I doubt it. ICs can do whatever they want. Performance is based on impact, so you have to pick the right things to work on yourself. There are very few non-performers because the calibration process is brutal and efficient. Maybe there are non-technical realms of empire building like any megacorp, but that would be nothing new.