> it's like when you buy an appliance. You can buy the thing that meets the needs for $X, or you can buy something that's better for $2X. Of course, the better

> it's like when you buy an appliance. You can buy the thing that meets the needs for $X, or you can buy something that's better for $2X. Of course, the better appliance would be better. Should we make a law that requires companies to only make the better one? Maybe? Many such laws already exist: regulations on fire safety of buildings, fire safety of pillows and furniture, energy efficiency and safety of cars and home appliances, anything related to food processing, and so on. I don't think there are any consumer products at all where governments haven't made laws about only selling "the better one".