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Autonomous Trucks and Labor Market
2:00:20 - 2:06:49 (06:29)
The potential impact of self-driving trucks on labor markets is uncertain, and past evidence suggests new technology does not benefit workers, but rather weakens or replaces them. The use of the term "autopilot" does not mean full autonomy; rather, the truck driver is onboard the vehicle, but free to rest or relax while the truck drives itself on the interstate from exit to exit.
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Self-driving trucks will allow truck drivers to rest while the truck drives itself from exit to exit, but there will need to be communication between connected vehicles to avoid any potential problems on the road.
2:00:20 - 2:02:33 (02:13)
Summary
Self-driving trucks will allow truck drivers to rest while the truck drives itself from exit to exit, but there will need to be communication between connected vehicles to avoid any potential problems on the road.
ChapterAutonomous Trucks and Labor Market
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Driving large trucks requires knowledge of safe routes and how to manually shift gears to avoid accidents such as can openers.
2:02:33 - 2:04:09 (01:35)
Summary
Driving large trucks requires knowledge of safe routes and how to manually shift gears to avoid accidents such as can openers. Hours of service can be recorded automatically and the least congested route can be determined.
ChapterAutonomous Trucks and Labor Market
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The history of technology in labor markets shows that workers are often left weak and with low wages, despite any potential benefits of new tech.
2:04:09 - 2:06:49 (02:40)
Summary
The history of technology in labor markets shows that workers are often left weak and with low wages, despite any potential benefits of new tech. For example, self-driving cars could automate the job of a taxi driver and lead to job losses or wage cuts.