To have a notepad, laptop, PDA, A/V recorder, etc. in every room in your house, in your car(s), at work, etc. means to have a very high opinion of yourself.
There are so many sciences that don’t have a real purpose. They are invented mostly to satisfy the egos of people that were involved. Here is a new one: alibabology, the subject being the life and accomplishments of Ali Baba. But, I’m not sure if there isn’t such a scientific discipline already.
The idea of parallel worlds implies that there are things that aren’t obvious. Unsettling, in essence, this fact can be used for manipulative purposes later on.
Despite the fact that I love children, I’ve always resented the idea of having children of my own. How to explain to that new, pure and naive being why it is conceived? Also, having children revokes our individuality.