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The driverless truck is coming, and it’s going to automate millions of jobs

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Btw some of u might not know this but self driving cars has been tested and use since 1920!!
By 1960 they use magnets on the road to guide vehicles. This isn't a new idea like u think. It's been going on for almost 100 years. And since 1920, not a single job was loss due to an automatic driving vehicle.

In this generation, technology has improved dramatically. So yeah now it's showing light but we are still a few years behind.

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TripleSix said: ↑

LOL.
These threads are another example of the fearmongering that's prevalent in the industry. "Oh they rolled a convoy of automated trucks in Europe. Gloom and doom! Gloom and doom! Be afraid! Be very afraid!"

(Sigh)

When I was in school, we had to learn how to write. Practiced all the letters, and then we had to learn to write in cursive. Apparently, it isn't taught anymore. I was chatting with my nephew about calligraphy. He didn't think much of it, until I showed him a video of how important Lebron James views his signature. I pointed out to my nephew that only the wealthy give consideration to writing and writing well. Something that was common when I was in school is now uncommon.

Centuries ago, there were people called scribes, who would write and copy. Their work was beautiful and highly sought after. Then Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press. As you could probably guess, all the low end scribes were worried. They would be out of work. It's funny, because even with today's laser jet printers, and all the other things we have available, there are still scribes that get paid well to write beautifully.

"Six, stay with us. We're talking about automated trucks...not pen and paper."

Very well. Put simply, if YOU are worried about YOUR job because of an automated truck, YOU are a no talent steeringwheelholder. You're a TV dinner. You just fill a void, not a need. The roads will actually be safer when you are rendered obsolete.

Understand now?
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Once again Six, very well and eloquently said!!!

*applauds*

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And in a world where all cars and trucks are automated, the only person that will be able to override all hackers by manually driving any vehicle will be called what?
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Kemosabe

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Kemosabe
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Nah.

The Big Kahuna.

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And when the system gets hacked just like the Navy had happen to their Gps and than ended up Captives in Iranian waters , how will that work out.

Hacking is the new threat in all the world that is going beyond a virus in your computer.
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I hear the phrase "automated vehicle" and this is where my mind immediately goes:

I believe Stephen Hawking has already alluded to AI being the downfall of mankind.

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I just want to get pointed in the direction of the company that pays 75% of the load to the driver. Then I would be happy.

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I can see the future...
Maverick is the driver, one piece jump suit and high tech comms system that links him to the sat-nav and ops. He sits at the controls and monitors the data stream and ops parameters for anomalies while connected to a bio monitoring link that allows his ops controller an unfettered oversight on Mav's performance and situational awareness. Maverick's control console includes a head retention and activation swivel to make sure the proper system scan is taking place and at the proper interval.
Maverick's one piece comes complete with an internal waste capture system and he is hooked to an IV for feedings and medically induce stimulus if the bio monitoring shows fatigue or a decrease in attention.
Question is, does Maverick make over .35 cpm?

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There's more to this job then just driving. That's what everyone but us drivers forget to realize. I say let it happen and when one of those things fails and kills someone or maybe even the persons family member that invented it Then finally they'll realize and give us some #### respect.

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Maverick makes $.35/meter.

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Not going to happen in our lifetime.

Only way I could see it being possible is to have designated lanes just for these trucks.
That would be a gigantic exspense. Just don't see it all coming together any time soon lol.

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