> it's that the proper attitude toward new, scary things is to integrate them into your life in a healthy way rather than banning them

Exactly, just like we did with DDT, leaded paint, leaded gas, freon in fridges, uranium in lipsticks, PFAS, food additives, &c.

> Governments should not be in the business of telling tech companies how to design software.

And tech companies should't be in the business of influencing who will govern you

"And tech companies should't be in the business of influencing who will govern you"

Who should be?