On The Road to The Future...
Are New High-Tech.Vehicles on the Right Road to the Future?
(Proceed with caution.)
"Good Morning. Where would you like to go today?" Your New Driverless Car asks.
"Ah?... Not sure. Just gonna go for a drive". You reply.
"Sorry, but I can not go there. Please enter destination."
"I don't have a destination. Just want to go for a drive." You repeat.
"To best plan your trip and ensure your safety. I will need a destination."
"Ah, I don't have a destination. I'm just gonna go for a scenic drive in the country." You irritatedly repeat, yet again.
" Sorry, but I can not proceed without a destination. According to your insurance policy and New Government road regulations and Laws, You must state a destination."....
Is this the Future of Driving?
Cars were built on the Dream of Freedom.
Granting its owner the Freedom to go great distances...Where ever, when-ever they so chose to; quickly, enjoyably, privately, in comfort. OR... Slowly, Enjoyably, Privately, In Comfort.
Will New Driverless Technology mean the end to this freedom? Change the Landscape of this Greatly Cherished Privilege? All with the promise of quicker commute times, greater safety...Cheaper Insurance rates...?
Will Driver-less cars Ultimately push everyone out of their Manually controlled vehicles and into Driver-less, fully autonomously controlled vehicles, with no choice of freedom, only options to set destinations?
Is this really the path Auto-Industries want to take? Pushing people out of their vehicles into ....What? Google Cabs and Rent-a Cars?
Good technology makes peoples lives better, easier, and is willingly accepted.
Forced changes to Rights and Freedoms in favor of Markets and Money will cost us all down the road; If we're not Mindful/Careful of how we proceed with all these New High-Tech...Options(/Choices).
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Proceed With Caution.
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"Please turn off Driver-Less option and turn to Privacy Mode, car." You Command.
"Extra Fees may apply. Do you wish to proceed with request against my recommendation?" Your car asks.
"Yes. Most definitely" You verify, happily defiant. "Just add the extra fees to my credit card. Maybe I'll pay them later".
Your car starts.
Smiling, back in Control, you go on your way. To...Where-ever.
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Privacy Should always be the Default Setting.( Also saves on battery life

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Drive Safe. May I suggest taking The Scenic Route?
Enjoy The Journey.
Over and Out There. From Here, For now.