the implication is that technology as a religion rather than tools toward an external goal is a self-sabotage that will alienate the very market you require to succeed.
I agree, but "e/acc is technology as religion" is a normative interpretation. controversial dual-use technology is mostly adopted by outsiders, with the exception of capital-intensive facilities like nuclear reactors. but in either of these cases, is this materially alienating a market segment that is otherwise eager?