I don't know if I'm excited or petrified. . . either way it's an interesting read. Your thoughts?

1SG James L Vetter — Wed, 06 May 2015 21:50:35 -0400

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/01/27/how-ubers-autonomous-cars-will-destroy-10-million-jobs-and-reshape-the-economy-by-2025-lyft-google-zack-kanter/?es_p=419826

How Uber’s Autonomous Cars Will Destroy 10 Million Jobs And Reshape The Economy by 2025

COMMENTARY: Autonomous cars will be commonplace by 2025 and have a near monopoly by 2030, and the sweeping change they bring will eclipse every other innovation our society has experienced. They will cause unprecedented job loss and a fundamental restructuring of our economy, solve large portions of our environmental problems, prevent tens of thousands of deaths per year, save millions of hours with increased productivity, and create entire...

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made May 6 at 2015 10:03 PM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Wed, 06 May 2015 22:03:08 -0400

I'm all for it. I personally want everyone to have self-driving cars. Soooo many fewer accidents and fatalities from distracted driving, drunk driving, etc. I have a lot of hope for automated cars. As for job loss, it's all a part of progress. When cars came around, they complained about job loss of wagon wheel makers. The jobs aren't lost, per se, they are just changed into different jobs with different skill sets.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 10:07 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 22:07:04 -0400

Finally! We are getting closer... :)

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made May 6 at 2015 11:19 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Wed, 06 May 2015 23:19:23 -0400

So what do you do about hackers that love to play pranks on people?

Response by LTC John Shaw made May 7 at 2015 12:00 AM

LTC John Shaw — Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:34 -0400

1SG James L Vetter I agree that autonomous cars will save millions and cause significant change, but I don't see if happening as fast as this article predicts.

We will have active, driver based systems for many years. The automation of driving sets up an industry battle that is coming between Google, Uber, Lyft vs. All Big Auto companies and the networks we use to control them AT&T, Verizon, etc.

GM, Toyota, Ford, Kia will not just allow automation to someone else's standard. It will be a slugfest to see who gets to establish the standards. The lobbying alone will take 30 years.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 8:55 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 May 2015 20:55:15 -0400

Horrible idea! Does anyone dare drive that with a semi- next to you? LOL> And they make the roads more dangerous because first of all, trucks cannot see them. And I am pretty sure your groceries won't fit into them. lol

I call B.S.!

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 10 at 2015 9:03 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 10 May 2015 21:03:50 -0400

I'm sure lamp lighters and carriage makers once feared change as well... It's inevitable. As technology changes, the needs for redundant technology and it's accompanying workers diminish. With new technology comes new jobs. We adapt, or we fade away.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 10 at 2015 9:20 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Sun, 10 May 2015 21:20:49 -0400

I have visions from that scene in "I, Robot".....