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I totally agree, without an actual means of measurement of "how much better" these multipliers seem to be useless. Also, often it is one or two key features that distinguishes one product from another. For me, Gmail's "how much better" was the better storage and the fact that conversations are organized better.
Yet no one ever would want to
whoa, that is way awesome
In fact, I think above a certain IQ range, people tends to make less money. Studies have shown PHDs actually on average make less than people with a master's degree.
Also, girls don't really rationally think about attraction, which is why a lot of them date better looking guys who later dump them while nicer guys get left by the side of the roads.
From my own experience, getting a master degree in Comp Sci has not helped me in getting a girl. However, working out 2-3 times a week and being more physically attractive has.