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I'm really struck at how this comment has no consideration of the quality or accuracy of current FSD technology. Also, public transit would do the same.

by saboot 4y ago

adwn 4y ago
> Also, public transit would do the same. Does public transit pick me up at my front door and drop me off at any location I choose? Does public transit take of the minute I leave the house? Is public transit available 24/7, even in remote areas? Does public transit wait for me to load 2 kids, a dog, 4 suit cases, and various bags, blankets, and toys? Does public transit turn around after 2 minutes, bring me back, and wait for 30 seconds because I forgot my wallet on the kitchen counter? Will public transit still work during a public transit strike? (yes, this actually happens over here in Europe) No? Well, then you can hardly claim that "public transit would do the same" as a self-driving car.
- saboot 4y ago
  Then by all means lets let the self driving cars have free roam then. Current state of technology and failures be damned
  - adwn 4y ago
    > Then by all means lets let the self driving cars have free roam then. Current state of technology and failures be damned That's not what I'm saying at all. Please read again.
    - saboot 4y ago
      I was specifically referring to "do the same" as in reducing the number of auto accidents, which the parent comment I replied to mentioned. Is that the source of confusion?
      - adwn 4y ago
        My point was that although public transit can reduce car accidents, it cannot and will not ever completely replace individual transportation, so FSD cars which are safer than human drivers would still be a benefit to road safety. I did not mean to suggest that this end justifies Tesla's reckless means.
- Doctor_Fegg 4y ago
  Does a Tesla travel at 125mph from my town to central London? No? Well, then you can hardly claim that a self-driving car oh for goodness’ sake why am I even attempting to argue with motorheads on HN.
  - adwn 4y ago
    I'm not arguing against public transit, not at all. My point is that public transit cannot and will not ever be a complete alternative to FSD cars, especially outside dense cities.

I'm really struck at how this comment has no consideration of the quality or accuracy of current FSD technology. Also, public transit would do the same.

by saboot 4y ago

I'm really struck at how this comment has no consideration of the quality or accuracy of current FSD technology. Also, public transit would do the same.

adwn 4y ago

> Also, public transit would do the same. Does public transit pick me up at my front door and drop me off at any location I choose? Does public transit take of the minute I leave the house? Is public transit available 24/7, even in remote areas? Does public transit wait for me to load 2 kids, a dog, 4 suit cases, and various bags, blankets, and toys? Does public transit turn around after 2 minutes, bring me back, and wait for 30 seconds because I forgot my wallet on the kitchen counter? Will public transit still work during a public transit strike? (yes, this actually happens over here in Europe) No? Well, then you can hardly claim that "public transit would do the same" as a self-driving car.

saboot 4y ago
Then by all means lets let the self driving cars have free roam then. Current state of technology and failures be damned
- adwn 4y ago
  > Then by all means lets let the self driving cars have free roam then. Current state of technology and failures be damned That's not what I'm saying at all. Please read again.
  - saboot 4y ago
    I was specifically referring to "do the same" as in reducing the number of auto accidents, which the parent comment I replied to mentioned. Is that the source of confusion?
    - adwn 4y ago
      My point was that although public transit can reduce car accidents, it cannot and will not ever completely replace individual transportation, so FSD cars which are safer than human drivers would still be a benefit to road safety. I did not mean to suggest that this end justifies Tesla's reckless means.
Doctor_Fegg 4y ago
Does a Tesla travel at 125mph from my town to central London? No? Well, then you can hardly claim that a self-driving car oh for goodness’ sake why am I even attempting to argue with motorheads on HN.
- adwn 4y ago
  I'm not arguing against public transit, not at all. My point is that public transit cannot and will not ever be a complete alternative to FSD cars, especially outside dense cities.