I like the way you think, so I'll use your idea as prompt for something to be openly exposed. Cicada puzzles are beacons - calls awaiting answer. Perhaps all beacons are made for people - perhaps they are not.
"The stated purpose of the puzzles each year was to recruit highly intelligent individuals, although the ultimate purpose remains unknown."
This is common knowledge, stated within an uncommon context.
RE: Game Of De\f/iance