
Matthew Crawford on Why We Drive
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Navigating Self-Driving Futures
This chapter examines the nuanced implications of self-driving cars on society and employment, revealing the tension between technological progress and labor displacement. The discussion critiques the oversimplification of GDP as a measure of prosperity, and underscores the political dimensions of economic change driven by technology. It further reflects on the value of hands-on experience and communal knowledge in understanding the complexities of innovation.
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