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Why We Demand Perfect Machines Yet Tolerate Human Carnage
The illusion that we are all somehow above-average drivers is quietly slowing the adoption of autonomous vehicles that could save tens of thousands of lives each year.
TL;DR
- The perception of being an above-average driver slows the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
- This illusion creates a demand for perfect autonomous driving systems.
- Human drivers are responsible for a large number of fatalities.
- Autonomous vehicles could save tens of thousands of lives each year.