someone should sponsor a big budget hollywood movie with A list stars and a top director to make a compelling movie about the disastrous potential of climate change. Will do a lot to raise awareness.
unrelated to this particular article, but it seems nytimes coverage is tending more and more towards tech Luddite category these days. It is one thing to inform the readers but they seem to be bent on spreading fear about all things tech.
Even though Steve has already decided to buy a BMW 3 series, he most probably hasn't decided which dealership to buy it from. So a dealership advertising has a good chance of a look in.Same case for Mary, she knows she wants to buy a fitbit , but where to buy from can still be influenced by an ad.
I think the test cars should be covered in layers upon layers of foam or another kind of shock absorbing material. This should reduce the collision impact at least a little and can be the difference between someone getting killed and escaping with injuries in some cases.
If you have the time and interest, consider enrolling in an online CS degree from a reputable institute like the OMSCS from Georgia Tech
http://www.omscs.gatech.edu/
Factually that may be true, but its a matter of belief. When I drive, I am 100% confident that I will not get into an accident. A self driving car with <100% safety is a net loss in my mind.
When I drive, at least I am in control. I don't give any thoughts to accident statistics. A self driving car may become safer statistically, but I don't see myself in a self driving car that is safer on an average but still has a non-zero chance of getting me in an accident.