"Syphi" is a book about the technology that allows people to drive cars themselves. The author says it's also an exploration of how this technology fits into our society. "Not all avy education has to be rooted in like the technology itself, rightt?" he asks. 'I'm really writing about more than just the technology'
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.