Anyone Tried the Ford PTBA?
I have seen the FORD Pro Trailer Backup Assist, any real world experience? Not sure I could let go of the steering wheel and trust the computer.
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I don't worry too much about people becoming too reliant on technology just cause of something that helps them back up a trailer. That's a pretty small niche.
If you want to talk about more widespread automation, like fully automated cars, now you've got my attention. I don't necessarily doubt the claims you hear about reduced traffic congestion, reduced crashes, fewer fatalities, and etc. But they raise a host of concerns, and loss of driving skills probably isn't even the biggest one. For example, if the programmer's goal is really to minimize fatalities, that might mean purposely piloting your car off a bridge in certain instances for the greater good. That's a pretty good ethical pickle.
If you want to talk about more widespread automation, like fully automated cars, now you've got my attention. I don't necessarily doubt the claims you hear about reduced traffic congestion, reduced crashes, fewer fatalities, and etc. But they raise a host of concerns, and loss of driving skills probably isn't even the biggest one. For example, if the programmer's goal is really to minimize fatalities, that might mean purposely piloting your car off a bridge in certain instances for the greater good. That's a pretty good ethical pickle.
