If you write a modern style of C, you can have bounds checked code and do not need to use void pointers. I usually find that people overestimate the advantages of newer languages compared to using C by comparing to old and badly written C.

GP: "you are responsible for everything"

AKA You are responsible for opting into "modern C". In order to be unsafe in zig (in the dimensions I mentioned) you must opt out.

You would need to opt-in into zig first, which is more effort than opting into modern C when you come from C.

i suggest you show this thread to a neutral third party and ask them if your line of argument makes sense.