RoboCars: BS Ahead

Oh joy, the "driverless car revolution" is upon us, or so the self-proclaimed visionaries and tech-obsessed fanboys would have you believe. Because, you know, what could possibly go wrong with handing over the reins to a machine that's only as good as its programming and the idiots who programmed it? The gullible masses are already salivating at the prospect of being chauffeured around by a soulless robot, completely disregarding the fact that these "revolutionary" vehicles are still prone to errors, hacking, and general mayhem. And let's not forget the "experts" who are peddling this nonsense, touting it as the solution to all our traffic woes, while conveniently ignoring the glaring issues that will leave millions jobless and disillusioned. Some of the most egregious examples of this driverless car fantasy include:

Uber's disastrous self-driving car experiment, which ended in a pedestrian fatality and a lawsuit that will probably drag on for years
Waymo's laughable claims of "near-perfect" navigation, which have been thoroughly debunked by numerous reports of their cars getting stuck in traffic circles and failing to recognize basic road signs
Tesla's Autopilot feature, which has been responsible for a string of high-profile crashes and near-misses, all while Elon Musk tweets away about the "inevitable" rise of the machines

And these are just the tip of the iceberg. The fact that people are still buying into this hype is a testament to the boundless power of marketing and the infinite gullibility of the human mind. The so-called "experts" and influencers who are shilling for the driverless car industry are either willfully ignorant or downright dishonest. They'll tout statistics like "90% of accidents are caused by human error" while neglecting to mention that the remaining 10% will be caused by the machines themselves, and that the resulting lawsuits will be a never-ending goldmine for lawyers and a nightmare for everyone else. Meanwhile, the real horror stories are already piling up: a driverless car mows down a pedestrian, and the manufacturer claims it was "an unavoidable accident". A self-driving taxi gets stuck in an infinite loop, and the passenger is forced to call for human assistance. And don't even get me started on the statistical embarrassment that is the current state of driverless car safety records. It's a joke, folks, and the punchline is that we're all going to be left holding the bag when this house of cards comes crashing down.

Flawed Tech, Fatal Consequences

Joy, the wonderful world of driverless cars, where the clueless and the corrupt come together to peddle their wares to the gullible masses. Because, you know, what could possibly go wrong with putting your life in the hands of a machine that can't even handle a simple rainstorm? The "experts" will tell you that autonomous vehicles are the future, that they're safer, more efficient, and more convenient. But let's take a look at the reality, shall we?

In 2018, an Uber self-driving car killed a pedestrian in Arizona, and the company's response was to blame the victim.
In 2020, a Tesla on Autopilot mode crashed into a truck in Florida, killing the driver, and Elon Musk had the nerve to claim that the driver was at fault.
Just last year, a Waymo self-driving car was involved in a three-car pileup in California, and the company's excuse was that the other drivers were "erratic".

Yeah, because that's exactly what you want to hear when you're trying to sell people on the idea of putting their lives in the hands of a machine. And don't even get me started on the so-called "experts" who are pushing this nonsense. They're either on the payroll of the companies developing this tech or they're too ignorant to understand the implications of their words.

The CEO of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang, claims that self-driving cars will be safer than human-driven cars, despite the fact that his company's own tech has been involved in several accidents.
The "influencer" and "futurist" Tony Seba predicts that all cars will be autonomous by 2030, because, you know, that's exactly what the world needs - a bunch of robots driving around with no human oversight.
The "expert" and "consultant" Richard Bishop claims that autonomous vehicles will reduce traffic congestion, despite the fact that studies have shown that they can actually increase traffic congestion due to their limited ability to navigate complex scenarios.

Give me a break. These people are either delusional or dishonest, and they're putting lives at risk with their nonsense. The general public is being misled about the readiness and safety of autonomous vehicles, and it's time someone called out the scammers and the charlatans who are pushing this tech. So, to all you gullible people out there who think that driverless cars are the future, let me tell you - they're not. They're a recipe for disaster, a ticking time bomb waiting to unleash its fury on unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians. Wake up, sheeple, and smell the coffee. Autonomous vehicles are a flawed, fatal, and fundamentally stupid idea.

Job Apocalypse, Not Utopia

Joy, the impending doom of job displacement is upon us, and the so-called "experts" are still peddling their nonsense about a utopian future. Newsflash: it's not coming. The "gig economy" is just a euphemism for "we're going to exploit you and call it innovation". The driving job apocalypse will indeed have a ripple effect, but not because of some complex economic theory – it's because people are too lazy to adapt. And don't even get me started on the "benefits" of a universal basic income. It's a PR stunt, a desperate attempt to placate the masses while the elite reap the benefits of automation. Here are just a few examples of the "precarious, low-paying work" that the gig economy has to offer:

Working 12-hour shifts as an Uber driver for minimum wage, minus the "privilege" of paying for your own gas and maintenance
Selling your soul to Amazon's Mechanical Turk, completing mundane tasks for pennies on the dollar
Delivering food for companies like GrubHub, who take a 30% cut of your already-meager earnings

And the gullible masses lap it up, don't they? "Oh, I can work from home in my pajamas!" Yeah, and you can also work 100-hour weeks for less than minimum wage. What a dream come true. Governments and corporations are "unprepared" to mitigate the consequences of job displacement? That's just code for "we don't care, and we're going to profit off your misery". The universal basic income is a joke, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, as you so eloquently put it. It's a pathetic attempt to distract from the real issue: the complete and utter failure of our economic system to provide for its citizens. Real horror stories abound. Take, for example, the city of Stockton, California, which implemented a UBI pilot program and saw participants use the money to... wait for it... pay off debt and try to make ends meet. Wow, what a revolutionary concept. Or how about the fact that 60% of Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense? But hey, let's just give them a few hundred bucks a month and call it a day. It's not like they need actual, stable employment or anything. And don't even get me started on the influencers and "experts" who peddle this nonsense. They're the same ones who told us that the housing market was stable in 2008, or that Enron was a solid investment opportunity. Yeah, because those worked out so well. Now they're pushing UBI as the solution to all our problems. Give me a break. It's just another way to line their own pockets while the rest of us suffer.

Cybersecurity Nightmare

Oh joy, the future of transportation is here, and it's a hacker's playground. Because what could possibly go wrong with connecting every vehicle to the internet and making them autonomous? I mean, it's not like we've seen countless examples of IoT devices being hacked and turned into botnets. The genius "experts" behind this technology must have thought, "You know what would be a great idea? If we took the already-vulnerable transportation system and added a million more entry points for hackers to exploit." The lack of standardization and regulation is just the cherry on top of this disaster sundae. It's like the industry is begging to be hacked. And don't even get me started on the "security" promises being made to the public. It's a joke. They're selling us a bill of goods that's about as secure as a kindergartener's password-protected diary.

Remember the Jeep Cherokee hack in 2015, where two researchers took control of the vehicle's systems while it was driving on the highway? Yeah, that was just a harmless "white-hat" experiment... that could've gotten someone killed.
The 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack, which affected hospitals, banks, and transportation systems worldwide, was just a minor blip on the radar. I'm sure the "experts" have totally fixed all those vulnerabilities by now...
And who could forget the delightful example of the Tesla Model S being hacked in 2016, allowing the hackers to control the vehicle's brakes and doors? Just a small oversight, I'm sure.

Gullible people are lapping up the "connected vehicle" Kool-Aid like it's going out of style. Influencers and "experts" are peddling this nonsense like it's the second coming. Newsflash: it's not. It's a recipe for catastrophic failure, and we're all just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Statistical embarrassment doesn't even begin to cover it:

According to a recent study, 75% of automotive companies have experienced a cyber attack in the past year. But hey, what's a few hundred million records compromised between friends?
The same study found that 60% of these companies don't even have a dedicated cybersecurity team. Because who needs security when you've got "experts" promising the moon and the stars?
And let's not forget the pathetic failure case of the US Department of Transportation, which has been unable to establish even basic cybersecurity guidelines for the industry. But hey, who needs guidelines when you've got "innovation" and "disruption"?

The public is being sold a lie, and they're eating it up like the good little sheep they are. "Security" promises are being made, but they're about as meaningful as a participation trophy. It's all just a big game of cyber-security theater, and we're all just pawns waiting to be hacked. So, go ahead and climb into that connected, autonomous vehicle. I'm sure it'll be a blast... literally.

Greenwashing and Social Engineering

The blissful ignorance of the masses, eagerly lapping up the latest techno-utopian fantasy. Electric, autonomous vehicles are the panacea for all our environmental woes, or so the narrative goes. How quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly naive. Let's take a gander at the "environmental benefits" of these supposedly eco-friendly vehicles:

The mining of rare earth metals required for their production, which is poisoning entire ecosystems and displacing indigenous communities.
The fact that most of the electricity used to charge them comes from fossil fuels, rendering their "zero emissions" claim a farce.
The astronomical amounts of energy required to manufacture and recycle these vehicles, which is conveniently left out of the "sustainability" equation.

But hey, who needs facts when you have a slick marketing campaign and a bunch of gullible influencers peddling this nonsense? And then there's the social engineering aspect of this "revolution". Because, you know, what the world really needs is for the wealthy to further enrich themselves by exploiting the poor and vulnerable. The "driverless car revolution" is designed to:

Displace human workers, particularly in the transportation sector, where many low-income individuals rely on these jobs to make ends meet.
Create a new class of "smart city" surveillance states, where every move is monitored and controlled by the omnipresent eye of corporate interests.
Further exacerbate urban sprawl and gentrification, as the wealthy elite use their "sustainable" vehicles to colonize and displace existing communities.

But hey, who needs human dignity and agency when you have the promise of "convenience" and "efficiency"? The "inevitability" of this "revolution" is a self-serving myth, designed to quash dissent and critique. It's a classic case of the emperor's new clothes, where the ruling elite and their sycophantic followers insist that everyone else is just too stupid to see the "obvious" benefits. Newsflash: just because you repeat a lie enough times, it doesn't make it true. The numbers just don't add up, folks. For example:

The fact that autonomous vehicles have been involved in numerous accidents, including fatalities, despite being touted as "safe" and "reliable".
The statistical embarrassment that is the "sustainability" of these vehicles, which is based on dubious assumptions and flawed methodology.
The pathetic failure of companies like Tesla to deliver on their promises, despite being propped up by government subsidies and hype-driven investment.

But hey, don't worry, the "experts" and influencers will just keep on peddling their nonsense, and the gullible masses will continue to lap it up like the good little sheep they are.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

But won't driverless cars make our roads safer?

Joy, the utopian fantasy of driverless cars making our roads safer. How quaint. How utterly delusional. Let's take a look at the blissful ignorance required to believe such nonsense. You'd have to ignore the laundry list of disasters waiting to happen, and already happening, with these supposedly "safe" vehicles. The accidents, near-misses, and cybersecurity risks are not just minor hiccups, but glaring red flags that our gullible friends and "experts" choose to downplay. Some notable examples include:

The Tesla Autopilot crashes, where drivers were too distracted by the promise of "full self-driving" to notice the car careening into a tractor-trailer or a concrete median.
The Uber self-driving car that killed a pedestrian, because the "safety" driver was too busy watching TV on their phone to intervene.
The countless instances of driverless cars getting into fender benders, or worse, due to faulty sensors, poor mapping, or simple software glitches.

These are not isolated incidents, but symptoms of a larger disease: the hubris of tech companies and the naivety of their followers. And let's not forget the cybersecurity risks, because what could possibly go wrong with connecting a vehicle's critical systems to the internet? It's not like hackers would ever exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of a car and turn it into a deadly weapon. Oh wait, that's already happened. Repeatedly. But hey, who needs security when you have the promise of "convenience" and "progress"? The influencers and "experts" peddling this nonsense should be ashamed of themselves. They're either woefully ignorant or willfully deceptive, pushing a narrative that driverless cars are the solution to all our traffic woes. Newsflash: they're not. They're a recipe for disaster, a ticking time bomb waiting to unleash a maelstrom of chaos and destruction on our roads. But hey, at least the investors will make a pretty penny off the hype, right?

What about all the new jobs that will be created in the autonomous vehicle industry?

Joy, the autonomous vehicle industry, where the jobs are supposedly flowing like milk and honey. Please, spare me the nonsense. The reality is that these "new" jobs will be a drop in the ocean, and only accessible to a select few who have the "right" skills and connections. The so-called "experts" and influencers will have you believe that everyone will be a winner in this utopian future. But let's take a closer look at the "opportunities" available:

Low-paying data annotation jobs, where workers are paid pennies to label images and videos for hours on end.
Precarious gig work, where "drivers" are classified as independent contractors and denied basic benefits and job security.
Overhyped "training programs" that promise the world but deliver little more than a participation trophy and a hefty bill.

These are the "jobs of the future" that the gullible masses are being sold. Meanwhile, the real money is being made by the tech elite, who are cashing in on the hype and leaving the rest to fight over the scraps. And don't even get me started on the statistics. The numbers are always cherry-picked to make it seem like the autonomous vehicle industry is creating a jobs bonanza. But dig deeper, and you'll find that the actual numbers are underwhelming. For example, a study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that up to 800 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to automation by 2030. But hey, who needs facts when you have hype and spin? The horror stories are already piling up. Companies like Uber and Lyft have been sued for exploiting their drivers, denying them benefits and fair pay. And yet, the apologists will tell you that these are just "growing pains" and that the industry will somehow magically self-correct. Please. The only thing that's being corrected is the gullible public's perception of what the future of work really looks like. So, to all the naive believers out there who think that the autonomous vehicle industry is going to save the day, let me disabuse you of that notion. The only ones who will be "saved" are the tech moguls and their cronies, who will continue to reap the benefits while the rest of us are left to fight over the leftovers. Wake up, sheep. The future is not bright. It's just a never-ending cycle of exploitation and disappointment.

Isn't it inevitable that we'll eventually have a fully autonomous transportation system?

Joy, the perpetual pipe dream of fully autonomous transportation. Because what could possibly go wrong with handing over the keys to a multi-ton vehicle to a complex system of code and sensors? The same code and sensors that have consistently demonstrated an impressive ability to fail, that is. Let's take a look at the stellar track record of autonomous vehicles so far:

Waymo's vehicles getting stuck in infinite loops, unable to navigate simple intersections.
Uber's self-driving cars failing to detect pedestrians, resulting in a fatality that was somehow spun as a "success" by the company.
Tesla's Autopilot system being used as a marketing gimmick, despite numerous accidents and near-misses that have been directly attributed to its flaws.

And these are just a few examples of the "inevitable" march towards autonomous transportation. Gullible influencers and "experts" will have you believe that these incidents are mere "growing pains" and that the technology will magically improve on its own. Meanwhile, the public is being sold a bill of goods that is based on nothing but hype and speculation. We're told that autonomous vehicles will reduce accidents, alleviate traffic congestion, and make our lives easier. But the data tells a different story:

Accident rates for autonomous vehicles are consistently higher than those for human-driven cars.
Studies have shown that the presence of autonomous vehicles on the road can actually increase congestion, as human drivers become more cautious and hesitant around them.
The notion that autonomous vehicles will "free up" time for commuters is a joke, considering that most people will likely just use the time to stare at their phones, further distracting themselves from the world around them.

And let's not forget the regulators, who are either too corrupt or too incompetent to effectively oversee the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles. They're too busy being wined and dined by tech moguls to bother with pesky things like safety standards and public input. So, by all means, let's continue to throw billions of dollars at this boondoggle, despite the overwhelming evidence that it's a solution in search of a problem. Let's ignore the warnings of actual experts, who are not on the payroll of tech companies, and instead listen to the sycophants and shills who are peddling this nonsense. Because what could possibly go wrong with that approach?