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Originally Posted by Flakbadger
Fair enough, I guess I was just assuming cars could run at a consistent speed and close together, eliminating human error. Even if the traffic only drove at 20 MPH it would be much more efficient than the current stop-and-go.
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Honestly, a steady 2 MPH would be an improvement.
People have asked me many times if I would trust computers to drive for me. I respond "Why not?! I do not trust other drivers!"
I have been hearing about this technology for many years and it always seems like we do not have it because people fear unknown technologies--not that I welcome a two-ton projectile to drive at me at 100MPH. There will be problems, but there are problems with human drivers, too. Humans cannot be "hacked," but we have a tendency to drink, text, and do other inadvisable activities while driving.
I guess that it comes down to when computers will be better drivers on average than humans.
Cd, yes, if this technology is worthwhile, the poor will be at a disadvantage. I see two trends in government:
1. Making cars (and industry) safer, cleaner, and less economical.
2. Subsidizing the poor.
Anyway, I need to get back to my anatomy. Right now I have my computer reading my anatomy notes. That technology is decades old and continues to disappoint me!