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Originally Posted by WhiteTiger
I wonder about those of us who aren't interested in autonomous vehicles. I like cars, and I like driving. I don't even tend to use cruise control. I guess there can't be that many folks who actually like driving, but...I don't think I'd really like autonomous vehicles much at all. I want to drive. I don't want to be driven.
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I love to drive as well. I
want a car. (anecdotal I know, just replying to WhiteTiger's post)
Also, as has been mentioned, vehicles are status symbols. Who hates status symbols? People with less status than they think they deserve (including many young people). Who likes status symbols? People with status. Expecting them to give their status up is wishful thinking IMO.
I know young people look at this as inevitable change. "Our new world will be a better place if we all get along and share vehicles". You know what other group felt the same way once? Boomers.
When boomers were young (and less affluent), they dreamt of communes, less personal possessions, and sharing the world. But a funny thing happened on the way to the commune. Reality. People like convenience. Making life better for yourself and your family is what has been driving civilization since day 1.
That basic human need isn't changing anytime soon. Sure, some peoples' lifestyles can easily support the changes implied here. And more and more will, going forward But for most people, personal convenience and choice is always preferred.
Imagine having small children and trying to function on a day to day basis with shared vehicles.
Then there is the aging population. As we get older, we desire comfort and convenience even more. Car-sharing, in some dirty, smelly, smallish vehicle with sticky seats? After you.