Robot-controlled cars could be in our future. One the one hand, it makes me nervous. I'm not sure I trust robots like that. On the other hand, it could be safer. Robots have quicker reactions than human, have a 360 degree peripheral vision, and don't get drunk.
The other advantage is that you wouldn't have assholes cutting you off or driving ridiculously slow in front of you. Also, the tiny female members of my family, who often can't even see over the wheel, would be off the road, always a good thing.
The problem with the robot cars is that a lot of powerful interests would be left out. States would no longer be able to roll in the money they obtain from driving infractions (whether real or perceived). Car insurance companies would cease to be (or at least they should). Neither state governments nor car insurance companies are going to capitulate without a fight. Even if it's in the public's best interest.
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