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The Evolution of Social Group Sizes and Autonomous Vehicles
46:06 - 52:28 (06:21)
This podcast discusses the evolution of social group sizes and how they've influenced human behavior. They also touch on how this evolution will affect the safety of autonomous vehicles on the road.
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In our ancestral environment, groups of Australopithecus would disband into smaller groups of around 50 people because we didn't need brains that could accommodate larger numbers of people as there weren't bigger groups.
46:06 - 47:44 (01:37)
Summary
In our ancestral environment, groups of Australopithecus would disband into smaller groups of around 50 people because we didn't need brains that could accommodate larger numbers of people as there weren't bigger groups. Therefore, individuals only needed to negotiate with a limited number of people with known relationships.
ChapterThe Evolution of Social Group Sizes and Autonomous Vehicles
Episode#085 - Professor Nicholas Christakis - How Evolution Shaped Our Societies
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the concept of hybrid systems of humans and machines, specifically in the context of autonomous vehicles and the impact of machines on human behavior.
47:44 - 50:35 (02:51)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the concept of hybrid systems of humans and machines, specifically in the context of autonomous vehicles and the impact of machines on human behavior.
ChapterThe Evolution of Social Group Sizes and Autonomous Vehicles
Episode#085 - Professor Nicholas Christakis - How Evolution Shaped Our Societies
PodcastModern Wisdom
As autonomous vehicles become more advanced, there is a growing concern that it could potentially threaten some fundamental social qualities, such as how we interact with one another.
50:35 - 52:28 (01:52)
Summary
As autonomous vehicles become more advanced, there is a growing concern that it could potentially threaten some fundamental social qualities, such as how we interact with one another. The desire for a smooth ride for the occupants could lead to inattentive human drivers and contribute to new dangerous driving practices.