How Ubiquitous Autonomous Cars Could Affect Society (Video)

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We talked with Peter Wayner about autonomous cars on June 5. He had a lot to say on this topic, to the point where we seem to be doing a whole series of interviews with him because autonomous cars might have a lot of unanticipated effects on our lives and our economy. Heck, Peter has enough to say about driverless cars to fill a book, Future Ride, which we hope he finishes editing soon because we (Tim and Robin) want to read it. While that book is brewing, watch for some thoughts on how autonomous cars (and delivery vans) might affect us in the near future.

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Time to Invest in a Bar

[perry64]

If patrons don't have to be sober to have their car drive them home, bar tabs will rise significantly. At least mine will.

Re:My car will work for me

[invid]

You mistake idealism with a tolerance to vomit stains.