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> I believe the number one cause of death for Americans under the age of 30 is traffic accidents. And it's possible that the number one cause of shortened life
by mumblemumble 7y ago
> I believe the number one cause of death for Americans under the age of 30 is traffic accidents.
And it's possible that the number one cause of shortened lifespan for older Americans is also cars, by virtue of encouraging (perhaps enforcing, if they've sufficiently influenced your town's urban planning) a sedentary lifestyle, and all the health risks associated with one. I also wouldn't be surprised if they contribute to the USA's relatively high rate of mental health issues, by contributing to social isolation.
Self-driving cars won't help with those bits. If anything, they'll intensify them.
- lkbm 7y ago> Self-driving cars won't help with those bits. If anything, they'll intensify them. One common reason people give for not biking is that they're afraid someone driving a car will kill them. Self-driving cars should reduce that risk. Of course, they also should make commuting by car cheaper and more relaxing/less of a waste of time, so you're likely correct, but there is that competing force that may increase cycling rates.