As someone who spent a bit of time in academia, looking back at it, those folks (grad students and postdocs) really under-invest in understanding good career development.

Academics really should know better than to make bets like these.

When I read this, my thought isn't "Intel screwed several researcher's lives", but "Postdocs/grad students need much better coaching". Unfortunately, we know that professors are the wrong people to provide such guidance. If you want to improve things, I would suggest putting your effort into highlighting the larger problem.

Had Intel delivered, the problem I speak of would still be widespread and the hurt will continue.