Discussing the difficulty of human interaction with autonomous vehicles, the hosts mention the few companies who have begun testing driverless cars in small areas, emphasizing the challenge of creating truly autonomous systems.
Researchers are debating how difficult it is to estimate labor impacts of autonomous truck driving as companies try to build a reliable product while reducing costs. The question of competitiveness with manually driven vehicles arises, and teleoperation may be a solution for handling vehicle failures.
The recent trend of internet coordination and its impact on the stock market has left many questioning their understanding of economics. This new phenomenon can be thought of as a fun new type of esports, however, it also has a macro impact with people trying to fit every micro story to the narrative.
Scaling autonomous vehicles and scooter-sharing services can be challenging due to the lack of first mover advantage and the issue of subsidies to entice adoption.
Once technology becomes ingrained into everyday life, it can be difficult to change because it becomes a part of the human landscape. This applies to societal, technological, and cognitive programming, and has been seen in past examples such as the integration of cars and roads into cities.
Truck drivers with strong local driving skills and a commitment to safety are highly valuable in the industry, even as automation progresses.