Are self driving cars really going to become a reality? Further, think about how they might change the economy. As a matter of fact, it could pose significant risks to society.

 

In this episode, I talk with Donny Hallam about self driving cars. Recent accidents have put the concept of autonomous vehicles in the hot seat, but the economic potential of self driving cars could be huge for Western society.

 

Key Points in the Podcast:

-Bad publicity can kill a good technology

-People don’t yet trust cars to drive themselves

-We should use fatalities per million miles driven as our benchmark of measuring safety

-Self-driving cars create a lot of gray areas regarding legal liability

-Self-driving cars will unlock leisure time, eliminate driving stress, and improve people’s productivity

-The potential for a self-driving car to be hacked and hijacked poses a real threat

 

Donny Hallam is a chemical engineer, avid connoisseur of all things electronic, and early adopter of tech trends.

 

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