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Re:The race to create working, practical personal jetpacks by JumpinJack_Cash on Thursday December 22, 2022 @08:24AM (#34092968)
> > It's a lot safer if they are flown by AI

It would completely defy its purpose .

It looks like Level 4/5 automation will never be achieved for cars , the good thing about that is not having to deal with the psychological problems that come with it.

Cars, bikes, motorbikes, boats,jetskis….and jetpacks.

People love them because it makes them feel in control as they are the ones at the wheel

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Re:The race to create working, practical personal jetpacks by drpyser22 on Thursday December 22, 2022 @12:09PM (#34095663)
Never? That's such a defeatist/pessimistic take. Looks like its way more difficult than expected, sure. Looks like new breakthroughs will be needed maybe. Never seems unreasonable, in general and in specific.
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Re:The race to create working, practical personal jetpacks by JumpinJack_Cash on Thursday December 22, 2022 @12:18PM (#34095787)
People will never stop loving driving
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Re:The race to create working, practical personal jetpacks by HappySweeney on Thursday December 22, 2022 @12:54PM (#34096227)
People said the same thing about their horse.
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Re:The race to create working, practical personal jetpacks by JumpinJack_Cash on Thursday December 22, 2022 @01:13PM (#34096472)
A car is just a horse with more power and handling.

People proposing self-driving or AI driving are defacto arguing for private subway trains

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