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Both can be true. We learn to fear and respect modern technology because of training and reinforcement that might occur as part of learning.

Consider the “Things I Won’t Work With” column. There is a healthy degree of respect for various compounds that’s learned with experience. This is similar to the way that (properly trained) electricians work with electricity, and nuclear plant techs work around radioactive material.



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