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The $2 million prize was funded by taxpayers.
and this goes right along with what i have been saying for YEARSStanford computer scientist Sebastian Thrun said he wanted to design automated systems to make next-generation cars safer for everyone, not just the military.
I bet when the day comes that they do drive themselves that insurance rates will start to go up for people who don't have the option tho.Quoted post[/post]]
There is NO WAY they could possibly take away the right to drive. With that said, my car will NEVER be driven by a computer. I refuse to drive an auto tranny...why the hell would I let a computer control EVERYTHING?
edit: oh yeah, last year none of the cars finished the race, so I'm guessing this year's course was shitty and really easy
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There is NO WAY they could possibly take away the right to drive. With that said, my car will NEVER be driven by a computer. I refuse to drive an auto tranny...why the hell would I let a computer control EVERYTHING?
edit: oh yeah, last year none of the cars finished the race, so I'm guessing this year's course was shitty and really easy
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then people will no longer have control of their vehicles, because we will be viewed as an "unsafe variable" or some such shit
it has been heading this way for a while now... but the technology is getting closer to allowing it to happen
cruise control systems can now tell when you are getting close to slower traffic and adjust your speed accordingly
it will be a sad day
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There is NO WAY they could possibly take away the right to drive. With that said, my car will NEVER be driven by a computer. I refuse to drive an auto tranny...why the hell would I let a computer control EVERYTHING?
edit: oh yeah, last year none of the cars finished the race, so I'm guessing this year's course was shitty and really easy
Driving is a privilege, not a right. Never was, never will be.
What E is mentioning that you won't have a choice. You can either walk, take a bus / train, or get in your own car and be transported somewhere by keying in the destination.
I think the best thing you can do at that point is build your car and be a vigilante.
that is possibly the best reason for having that technology. hmm i wonder if we'll be able to get shitfaced IN the car once they drive themselves?Quoted post[/post]]
and the saddest thing is that most people will welcome this, for multiple reasons:
some because they are just fucking lazy and dont like driving any way
some will love the convienience of being able to do other shit durring their comute, like read, watch TV, take a nap, eat, talk on the phone, etc without having to focus on driving
some because they will love the "added safety"
some for the reduction in gridlocked traffic, cars that are driving themselves in a network connected to the other cars around them (kinda like train cars) can drive faster and closer together, meaning more cars in the same space, and lowered travel times
some will love the fact that they can go to the bar and get SHIT FACED and they have a bult in designated driver