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121 sats \ 8 replies \ @gmd 17 Sep \ parent \ on: Chipotle begins deploying robots to make burrito bowls and guac food_and_drinks
Feels guilty to admit I prefer Waymo to Lyft as well.
Took the latter one way in SF and tried Waymo for the first time recently on the way back- no pressure to make conversation, no need to tip, and base rate a couple of dollars cheaper.
Sad because on top of the impending job losses, this sort of thing is just leading to further isolation and less socialization in society.
Feels guilty to admit I prefer Waymo to Lyft as well.
Don't feel guilty for using technology that gives you more value.
If people want a psychiatrist to drive them around, they'll be happy to pay a premium. If the market really wants less isolation and socialization in their rideshare app, entrepreneurs will provide.
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I think in the short term everyone chooses to not have to make small talk and avoid human contact and go about their ways.
In the long term people avoiding human contact, even superficial encounters, for days at a time leads to increased isolation and loneliness and probably decreased well-being. Increasing Japanification of society where you can go about your entire day without interacting with anyone.
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I have human contact with the delivery driver
Does that count lol
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Which job losses? Fewer Lyft drivers?
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Yes... I imagine in 10 years driverless taxis will drive prices down to where it's unsustainable to still do this as a gig, maybe outside of surge pricing.
It's a crazy contrast to see the Lyft / Uber signs on cars in SF picking people up alongside the driverless Waymo vehicles.
Although maybe they will have more difficulties in cities outside of AZ/CA where weather is not always perfect sunshine.
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I’m in Los Angeles and have not seen Waymo