Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by valine on Saturday June 03, 2023 @11:12PM
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There’s a large portion of the population in the US, mostly lower income, that commutes two hours a day. Solving self driving means giving those people that time back. That’s time that can be used to relax, take a nap, communicate with friends, etc. Self driving will be a boon for mental health.
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Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by kanbara on Sunday June 04, 2023 @02:33AM
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alternatively, we can reshape cities with better public transit, liveable walkable areas, and allow people to not need a car. europe and asia look at america and shake their heads. which is money more well spent?
Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by valine on Sunday June 04, 2023 @03:33AM
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Sure, with 80 years and a trillion dollars that could work. Why bother working on self driving software when you can restructure all of society.
Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by paulryanrogers on Sunday June 04, 2023 @10:18AM
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Considering how modern, US society was built for cars perhaps it's only fair we dial that back a bit. The end result is likely to be more humane and ecologically sustainable.
Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by valine on Sunday June 04, 2023 @03:27PM
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Absolutely, we should be building public transportation for the next generation. But pretending that it’s a solution for people today and using it as an excuse not to build self driving cars is short sighted and stupid.
Re:The death of self-driving cars is greatly exaggerated
by HDThoreaun on Sunday June 04, 2023 @11:53AM
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Ok then do it. I don't think you can. People are too into cars here. It's fun to dream about the perfect city layout but we need realistic ideas.