If you want a more down-to-earth argument: it's just plain interesting and there's good constructive discussion to be had about it.
PS: The website is called Open Culture: The best free cultural & education media on the web. I'm not sure what you mean by "tech blog", if you are referring to HN, non-tech posts are fairly common here and they are valued.
Because these tests are in widespread use today?
If you have to root around in the distant past to demonstrate a present grievance, maybe you don't have one.