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Yes, this is terrific news. The easiest way to change the law is to get on a plane. It's an important reminder for every entrepreneur that worries about regula
by paulsutter 11y ago
Yes, this is terrific news.
The easiest way to change the law is to get on a plane. It's an important reminder for every entrepreneur that worries about regulatory barriers. A workaround may be more accessible than you expect.
Nationalistic competition is actually the solution to regulatory problems.
Look how quickly countries are approving self-driving cars. UK, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, I can't keep track. Two years ago we worried that regulatory concerns might prevent adoption. But now that the train is leaving the station, countries don't want to be left behind, .
The lesson is to keep pressing ahead with progress.
EDIT: Sweden is moving step by step, they are planning tests on public roads: http://www.wired.com/2015/02/volvo-will-test-self-driving-cars-real-customers-2017/ http://www.wired.com/2015/02/volvo-will-test-self-driving-ca...
- kyberias 11y agoI tried to find some data on Sweden approving self-driving cars but couldn't. Only some Volvo trial on controlled roads.
- afarrell 11y agoWell, self-driving cars have the advantage that the most powerful lobbying group in the US is excited about them: AARP[1]. Their membership votes far more than other demographics and is afraid to lose their independence once they can no longer drive. 1 http://member.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2014/google-self-driving-car.html http://member.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-...