Comments on: Google’s Self-Driving Car Now Has A Nevada Driver’s License

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:59:00 +0000

Honestly, you are probably right on the money about computer errors being less than human errors… I guess it’s just the thought of no control. Does it ‘scare’ me enough that I wouldn’t use it though? Nah, I like new technology and changes, I’d roll with the punches well enough.. though I’m sure not everyone would feel that same way.

By: Nathan Barrett

Nathan Barrett — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:34:00 +0000

Floyd, you couldn’t be more right. Of course the idea is scary for some who fear losing control. Many people are more afraid of flying than driving, not because it is more dangerous, but because when they drive they have the illusion of control over their situation. This will be a gradual change, but I think in a world in which no one manually drives, all roads will become more efficient, and perhaps carpooling will become much more commonplace, reducing the stress on energy use. Of course, electric cars and more rail use would take a long way toward that as well.

By: Floyd Young

Floyd Young — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:17:00 +0000

Actually, computer errors are far less common than human errors. Fully automated cars will indeed cause a dramatic drop in accidents and fatalities. In a future where no one knows how to operate a car we will be no worse off than we are now where 99% of the population does not understand the technology they use.