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<p>[QUOTE="TripleSix, post: 5191213, member: 28058"]LOL.</p><p>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!"</p><p><br /></p><p>(Sigh)</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>"Six, stay with us. We're talking about automated trucks...not pen and paper."</p><p><br /></p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p>Understand now?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TripleSix, post: 5191213, member: 28058"]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?[/QUOTE]
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