Re: Don't call it Autopilot, for a start
The fact that people think computers are magic has been a problem
Sadly, the ratio of people in the world at the left end of the IQ curve is pretty much a constant. I'd like to think that there are less chances nowadays for them to get into Parliament but I suspect that would be a Forlorn Hope.
And not one rewarded by promotion and financial awards either. Or an engraved sword awarded by a Public Citizens committee either.