Like anything to move forward we must learn from the past and considering how formulaic techno can sound it is hard from something new to be spawnbed from it. So I would imagine that you would probably forget your dummies guide to techno and start where you want to start from, have a belief in your self and dont pander to anyone else's ideals and inputs.
BUT if you want to make money from it then thats a completely different story where trends and fashion and units of of the shops do matter.

I make techno, really weird sick fast hard distorted 160+ rhythmically exploited techno, I do so cause I want to not because I'm appealing to the greater good.

I am reading more and more on the effects music can have on the brain etc and ( harsh sounds can cause agitation and fear ) and I will start to incorporate this type of ethos into my sounds soon enough.

Also making your own sounds is a good thing. Abusing your machines, making them squeal is another good thing and knowing your equipment can harm either. Once you have these things sorted the world is your lobster

peace
Dez..