I think this card is more versatile, it has double use, and, while you're right about it resembles SoR, don't forget that SoR is a
rare and
upgraded card.
At normal levels of game, when a player has only a few upgraded cards and a few rares, this card is really useful, you can pack this in exchange for SoR. Personally i've got only 1 SoR, right now. And gaining more electrum to get more is a long way.
And even at advanced levels, if you play aether, this can be a better choice than SoR, because it costs less, and because you can lobotomize without using permanents or creatures. And you have this choice with only a card.
In the end, i like this card!