> I also think “Autopilot” is a wilfully deceiving name for a barely functional “copilot” I'm confused by this. Generally, "autopilot" has traditionally referr

> I also think “Autopilot” is a wilfully deceiving name for a barely functional “copilot” I'm confused by this. Generally, "autopilot" has traditionally referred to a relatively dumb computer that is capable of keeping a vehicle/craft on an arbitrary heading.[0] Whereas a "copilot" is generally a human with similar skill and training as the pilot. If a vehicle manufacturer called their system a "copilot" that would surely be far worse than Autopilot. (Or in the colloquial sense, "autopilot" can also refer to a person who is performing a task without conscious cognitive awareness. "I started getting ready to go to work this morning like I was on autopilot, but then I remembered today is Saturday.")