[yurishimo]

How does stainless require more temperature control than something like non-stick or cast iron? If anything, stainless will cool on-par or faster, especially when compared to cast iron.

If people don't know how to cook to the point where they are burning food based on what type of pan they are using, then I would argue they don't know how to cook... very few everyday dishes need to start on a ripping hot pan.

[CharlieDigital]

It needs to be in the right range to prevent food from sticking.

[mgaunard]

You'd ideally need to understand the Leidenfrost effect.

And no, you don't want to set it to the max, that's a common mistake.