Some Random Thoughts on Autonomous Cars
I guess most folks see autonomous cars as just one more step in the inexorable march of technology toward what we hope will be a better world. Actually, I am very concerned about the robot cars. Ultimately …
Boom! Squish! And that pedestrian just hit by a car sticks to it – for safety’s sake. Really. The idea is that instead of being thrown around the street or run-over, the victim would receive no further injuries than those caused by the initial impact. Google wants this for its autonomous cars.
Self-driving Cars or Self-operating Cars?
The public needs much more information on autonomous vehicles. The self-driving car phenomenon is hugely ramified and has enormous consequences for society and individuals.
Autonomous cars are predicted to solve all our road transportation problems. Decades ago, the unrealistic dream was flying cars. They were going to free commuters from the growing congestion of road travel. Everybody would be able to soar blissfully …