Indeed. One thing we tend to overlook when we get excited about technological progress towards some not-too-distant happier/easier life is the commercial framew

Indeed. One thing we tend to overlook when we get excited about technological progress towards some not-too-distant happier/easier life is the commercial framework these technologies will reside in. Yes, predictions of cheap ride sharing autonomous vehicle pools may become a reality; but cost vs price will still be an issue. All this will be great for those who own the cars in the pool, but not so much for those who must pay to use it.