Something's been bugging me lately. Why do California politicians keep getting it backwards when it comes to tech policy? You'd think being in the heart of Silicon Valley would give them some edge, some understanding of how innovation actually works. But no. Time after time, they're pushing regulations that feel like they're designed to strangle the very industries that put the state on the map. Whether it's blockchain, AI, or other emerging technologies, the approach seems more reactive than strategic. It's wild how a place that birthed so many breakthroughs can be so hostile to the next wave. Makes you wonder if they're even talking to the people building the future.