Comment by taylodl

Comment by taylodl 5 days ago

6 replies

I think my autonomavertigo would prevent me from ever taking a Waymo.

Autonomavertigo (noun):

The disorienting fear or anxiety experienced when surrendering control to autonomous systems, especially self-driving vehicles. Often accompanied by phantom brake-pumping and suspicious glances at the dashboard.

browningstreet 5 days ago

There's none of this in a Waymo, and the phantom braking is reduced but still present in FSD Teslas... and yes, it's anger-inducing.

  • astrange 2 days ago

    A Waymo did take me full speed through a pothole in LA recently. That was unpleasant.

nashashmi 5 days ago

Take a friend and watch them in awe and wonder. That will be your icebreaker.

Otherwise, just remember this not completely autonomous. Some technician is troubleshooting behind the computer screen.

bitpush 5 days ago

Not dismissing your concerns, but curious how you deal with elevators or escalators

dham 3 days ago

You're gonna have a bad time in the next few years haha.