Excellent analysis, @andrarchy. It's so true how government is not out to help us, but instead is a "legitimized" mafia, working their extortion racket via the unnatural monopolies they create. I hope they will act as a rational actor as much as you outline here, but I've seen many examples to the contrary. We've already seen Testla motors deal with protectionism issues trying to sell their cars directly to their customers. Just as the taxi lobbies come after Uber/Lyft (I hadn't even considered their influence against Segways, very interesting), automated cars will face similar problems from truckers, delivery people, taxi drivers, etc. I think it's going to be an uphill battle. Yes, it's safer, but the government is all about making the people happy who keep them in power. Those people, for the most part, can't afford a self driving car and care more about their jobs than about public safety.

As for banned substances, the narrative of "because it keeps you safe" is becoming an obvious lie. Researching the origins of this prohibition (on the heals of alcohol prohibition), is quite fascinating. It's not based on reason, logic, or safety. It's about people with power working to protect their little kingdoms. The future path, I hope, involves no more rulers, no more kingdoms. Voluntary exchange, peace, love, and anarchy. :)