Driverless Cars - A Review

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Alexander is a writer and test driver. His new book, "Driverless," will be published by Simon & Schuster next month. He says he's had some interesting conversations with people who work in the sector. Alexander: I don't think this book's going to come out anybody like feeling like their life is on the line because i just wouldn't do that to somebody.

Given the technology's transformative potential, there is a surprising dearth of quality Science Fiction written about autonomous vehicles. Into that breach steps Patrick McGinty, whose upcoming novel "Test Drive" explores important themes related to AVs as it follows the lives of three test drivers in a climate crisis-stricken Pittsburgh of the near future. McGinty joins the gang to discuss his excellent new fiction, discuss a wide variety of topics, and make the case for renaissance in AV-related SciFi.