Driverless cars and “connected technology” are making headlines across the country and right here in metro Atlanta.

But why should any of this interest any but the tech-nerdiest among us?

Well, it turns out it’s about a lot more than getting from point A to point B. It’s about equity. The environment. And how we use our space. When tech advances, who benefits?

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