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#619: What Driving Tells Us About Agency, Skill, and Freedom

The Art of Manliness

CHAPTER

The Human-Technology Driving Dynamic

This chapter examines the complex relationship between human drivers and automated driving technology, focusing on the safety and situational awareness challenges posed by reliance on automation. It contrasts the nuanced, improvisational nature of human driving with the rigid programming of self-driving vehicles, using case studies and cultural driving norms. The discussion also critiques modern vehicle technology's impact on driver engagement and independence, highlighting broader themes of agency in vehicle ownership and repair.

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