Many hackers are now old enough to have reflected on dystopian science-fiction and come to the conclusion regulations are useful, sometimes. And many hackers re

Many hackers are now old enough to have reflected on dystopian science-fiction and come to the conclusion regulations are useful, sometimes. And many hackers realise most people are ignorant most of the time, us included, and do not trust amateurs to have all of sufficient knowledge, thoroughness, and benevolent intentions to manufacture powerful stuff you put inside you. I don't think curiosity is discouraged, just the impetus to turn it into action in this case.