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but those dont happen at 60+ miles per hour

• jfoster 6y ago
  Okay, let's use another example: lifts don't move until the doors are closed. If the lift thinks the doors are open, it won't move. If it did, it would be an out of control situation just as quickly as a car misbehaving at 60 mph is. The expectation is that autonomous cars must be cautious.
  • gotostatement 6y ago
    my point is when we develop expectations and mental models of how machines work, we can use those to adapt and feel safe and in control. but that's less possible when the machine is typically moving at 60 mph and the mistake can happen without warning
    • jfoster 6y ago
      Like elevators where the brakes fail. If it's infrequent enough, we tend not to think about it even if it does still happen from time to time.
      • gotostatement 6y ago
        I see your point but for me at least, my gut feeling is the autonomous cars are just scarier because they're moving at 60 miles per hour. Maybe it's irrational but this whole discussion isn't about rationality its about gut feeling