[Itsdijital]

Look at Tesla with it's "autopilot" feature. It's not really a true autopilot, more just a driving assist, but people treat it like such. I think it's easy for people to fall into the trap of relying really hard on something that is shiny, new, and works well despite being imperfect - even if it is explicitly stated to be.

Nano tech has a similar problem at hand. There are indications that nanoparticles could have serious health related issues. Despite this researches are pushing ahead full steam with bringing nanotech to market. The money going to development far exceeds whats going to test safety. In an AMA with a nano materials researcher I asked if he ever has concerns about the safety of what he is making. His response was along the lines of "Sure I do, but it's not my job to deal with that. I just get paid to develop the tech."

Tech development has always had a shoot first ask questions later approach.

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No, it was marketed as an autopilot in the first place.

[FullMtlAlcoholc]

>It's not really a true autopilot, more just a driving assist.

Then naming it autopilot is deceotive marketing at best. I love Elon as much as anyone else, but i find this marketing practice to be downright dangerous.