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Originally Posted by pylon
You really want to take that bet?
The computers Nasa uses in their deep space probes, have been operational in some crafts for 35+ years without failure or malfunction. In some of the harshest conditions in the universe.
Also, you don't understand how self driving cars work. When it comes into mainstream, the cars will be connected via a network, so the car you are tailing at 180 KPH, will be linked to yours, and so on. So if one car has a failure, the surrounding cars will react at essentially light speed. It will be ridiculously safer, however, that being said, I am part of that 10% that is a driving enthusiast, and I hope this technology only becomes mainstream after I die, or at least am no longer physically fit to drive. And to me that is going to be the biggest benefit. It will liberate many seniors immensely. This is the type of purchase I could see making for my parents one day if they are too old and frail to drive themselves.
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These computers in cars will be exposed to a lot bumps and bruises though. Our roads are still pretty crappy even in the city, let alone rural gravel roads. That and they have to be affordable. I have my doubts that they'll be nearly as reliable as you think. Even if the computers are extremely reliable, there is no saying that the sensors they rely on will be. Hell, every car has a stupid sensor issue at least a handful of times in its life.
The network solution you suggest relies on every car being self-driven... How do you make that switch happen all at once?
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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, it's just the overall experience of driving, having full control of the car, and feeling the differences in different cars. I also like to drive myself to destinations, and not just drive in a circle on a track.
Can't explain it, but I don't see any difference between liking to drive vs. liking to ride a bike. Would people be ok with self moving bikes, just so we can get rid of all the dumb cyclists out there? If you want exercise, why not ride the bike at a gym, or ride it around in a track?
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Yeah it's a very hard thing to put your finger on. I think it's just being in control of a machine that is capable of doing some pretty awesome stuff. This is further backed up when you consider my enjoyment of driving is dramatically reduced in an automatic.
I'll also admit, most people who claim to enjoy driving probably don't drive like the most law abiding citizens. You can have a lot of fun when no one is looking.
