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0 sats \ 8 replies \ @DesertDave 30 Oct \ parent \ on: What makes Elon Musk so effective? I'm more interested in why. builders
How have these things helped humans specifically?
internet access in the areas were there was none (not even planned) , for starters...
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So that's a decent point in my view. Brining the internet to more people. What would be his next greatest accomplishment to you?
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self driving taxis/cars he just introduced, no DWIs and less accidents on weekends or in general. I like the idea of self driving cars, just not too warm about it yet (gotta see it, test it to believe it), but the idea is great...
There is no doubt that machine can see way better than people, its the reaction to specific situation (deer or dead raccoon on the road, potholes etc) that it remains to be seen in action, time will tell. The idea of traffic in the city is controlled by machines is not the worst in the world, look at traffic in NYC or LA... maybe that's a solution... don't know for sure but it sounds promising. Also, you don't own a car, you just use it when you need it. I'm talking city conditions, not the country, that won't happen for a long while.....
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I can see that perspective. In my view, no computer will ever match human discernment and intuition. And people who choose to drive drunk need help, not an autonomous driver. I don't want more tech in my car. I want simple, easy to repair. Peak cars are 90s and early 2000s Toyotas. Made to last and be repaired. For me, learning to drive and be present in ones reality is important part of the human experience. Self driving cars will further disconnect us from what makes being a human fun. These are just my opinions. Whether or not self driving cars are net positive for humanity is up for debate I suppose. And other car bands are just as far along as Tesla in this pursuit from what I have heard. From where I am sitting, while a successful business move, Tesla hasn't done anything to help humanity. They have just reprogrammed many of us.
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Maybe if people don’t have to drive and be focused on the traffic, they can use that time for something else (reading books, have meetings, meditate etc.).
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And that helps people how? Expand on this. When I was young, no one had internet. And we were happier in many ways. I am not saying you are wrong. I just want to hear more on how this helps us.
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Learning opportunities. I bet you remember going to the library and bringing books home for study and once in a while getting late charges...lol.
Now kids, don't remember what library is/was, they just google stuff and get free pdfs from z-library, don't tell me that's worthless...
One can get actual college degree online, that ain't nothing... imho
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For sure. The internet is such a great tool. There are 2 sides to that coin. But I agree that information being free and accessible I a great thing.
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