Jesus Christ! ISIS is not our biggest threat

[_canpakes]

In Christine, author Stephen King sketches out what life might be like in a world where cars think for themselves and it’s not pretty. There could come a day when these robotic minds see humans as cumbersome bags of flesh to be carted around. They could view us as meddlesome creatures whose independence and free will disrupts the predictability of computer code. Silicon Valley has essentially admitted these automobiles will rely on artificial intelligence and that it’s a field that is developing far faster than anyone would have imagined. So what would prevent these driverless cars from releasing their very own holocaust on the human race some day in the future? It’s a little known fact that Adolf Hitler himself designed an automobile that gassed political prisoners and a religious minority as it motored along.

Oh, my.

http://harddawn.com/driverless-cars-wan ... eir-slave/

[_ajax18]

People are impatient and often sacrifice 2 seconds gained by getting to go first for an accident. It's a game of chicken for many of them. They're not going to agree to a self driving car. How could they pass on the right hand side of the road, make illegal turns or tailgate other drivers in a self driving car?

[_subgenius]

ISIS is a big problem, but we have bigger problems that we ignore

Walking and chewing gum is only a problem for our current President, not for "we".

1. Traffic accidents
We can solve that problem by creating self-driving cars, and allowing only self-driving cars.

Well that is naïve. Self driving cars will never solve accidents, simply because of "accident". These cars will merely displace the "problem" much like how cars reduced horse carriage accidents.

2. Climate Change
Big problem that everyone ignores, including the Democrats.

Not really a "big" problem

3. Poverty, Hunger, and Healthcare
Millions of Americans still don't have healthcare insurance, and their children are hungry.

You can lead a horse to water....

4. Pandemic disease
We need more medical research to be prepared

More does not equate to better.

5. Chronic disease
We need a war on disease

I don't think modern medicine is complacent on this matter

6. Crime
We need to end the war on Drugs

Nope, free use of drugs dies not solve crime nor does it remove the underlying social issues.

7. Islamic Terrorism

Is a real problem, amongst others

[_Themis]

People are impatient and often sacrifice 2 seconds gained by getting to go first for an accident. It's a game of chicken for many of them. They're not going to agree to a self driving car. How could they pass on the right hand side of the road, make illegal turns or tailgate other drivers in a self driving car?

This still does not describe the vast majority of accidents. As people get used to the self driving Car most will want them even though they may still want to drive from time to time. Most will want to enjoy things like a little more sleep, reading a book, playing a game, putting on their make-up, or eating their breakfast. All the many things people do now that cause many of the accidents.

[_Themis]

ISIS is a big problem, but we have bigger problems that we ignore

Walking and chewing gum is only a problem for our current President, not for "we".

I see you agree Obama is doing a good job with the problem.

Well that is naïve. Self driving cars will never solve accidents, simply because of "accident". These cars will merely displace the "problem" much like how cars reduced horse carriage accidents.

They will decrease the number of accidents that are caused each year by human drivers that are either not paying attention or not very good at driving. I know a lot of people who are either inattentive or not very good at driving. There are a number of shows like America`s worst driver that show why we really need driver-less cars. Many who know they are terrible don't stop driving because they cannot give up the freedom and convenience they enjoy from it.

Not really a "big" problem

He did say people like you are ignoring it, which is close to the truth that you are ignorant and biased not to want to believe it.

You can lead a horse to water....

Just more evidence of your ignorance of the issue and it`s complexities.

More does not equate to better.

More doesn't equate to worse either. As long as the people involved are qualified you will see more knowledge gained.

I don't think modern medicine is complacent on this matter

Sure but limited resources mean limited abilities to address the issues.

Nope, free use of drugs dies not solve crime nor does it remove the underlying social issues.

That does not mean the way society is dealing with the issue is helping very well.

Is a real problem, amongst others

Which is already said, but he also shows that there are bigger problems that we tend to ignore more then this one. The invasion of Iraq made the Islamic terrorism problem worse as Trump is helping to do now.

[_canpakes]

People are impatient and often sacrifice 2 seconds gained by getting to go first for an accident. It's a game of chicken for many of them. They're not going to agree to a self driving car. How could they pass on the right hand side of the road, make illegal turns or tailgate other drivers in a self driving car?

I see an awesome 'aftermarket chip' opportunity here, lol.

[_canpakes]

Many who know they are terrible don't stop driving because they cannot give up the freedom and convenience they enjoy from it.

This brings to mind a point in favor of this technology with regard to elderly drivers. This can assist them by allowing them to retain a certain level of independence gained from using their own vehicle as needed without exposing themselves or others to the types of accidents that occur from age-related issues.

[_Quasimodo]

Many who know they are terrible don't stop driving because they cannot give up the freedom and convenience they enjoy from it.

This brings to mind a point in favor of this technology with regard to elderly drivers. This can assist them by allowing them to retain a certain level of independence gained from using their own vehicle as needed without exposing themselves or others to the types of accidents that occur from age-related issues.

I heard on the radio driving home yesterday that companies working on autonomous/ semi-autonomous vehicles (there are more than a few) feel that elderly drivers may be their largest consumers. The elderly are not the usual target customers.

I can't see it as anything but a great idea.

[_Themis]

I heard on the radio driving home yesterday that companies working on autonomous/ semi-autonomous vehicles (there are more than a few) feel that elderly drivers may be their largest consumers. The elderly are not the usual target customers.

I can't see it as anything but a great idea.

Elderly are a growing number, they have most of the money, and this is a perfect technology for people who are losing their ability to drive safely. They will not target much the younger driver who enjoys driving, but this group will eventually want the convenience of a car that can drive itself. Imagine the car taking your teenagers to school or the mall. How about cars that sense a living being in the car with temperatures to high to survive and putting the air conditioning on.

[_DarkHelmet]

#7 Is the only item on your list that puts money in the pockets of defense contractors. Therefore, it moves up to #1.