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Autonomous cars will undoubtedly be fail-safe.

Right, just like metro trains are fail-safe and it's impossible for there to be an accident on the Red Line. Seriously, we don't even have automated controls for metro these days, much less driver-less trains, so how realistic is driver-less cars? What you're forgetting is that fail-safe systems still rely on error-prone humans in the long run because everything needs maintenance and correct installation/manufacturing.

"What matters for a driverless car is that its safety performance is better than a human driver "

Right, that's why no one fears flying because it's safer than driving.

What you're forgetting is that actual safety doesn't matter as much as perceived safety (from the standpoint of acceptance). And, perceived safety is much higher when you're in control.

by Falls Church on Mar 5, 2012 12:21 pm • link • report

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