Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova What’s In Store With Self-Driving Cars
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Dec 13, 2025 Experience a glimpse into the future with discussions about self-driving cars! From smooth rides in Waymo to navigating mixed traffic with human drivers, the hosts share personal anecdotes and insights. They tackle ethical dilemmas, the quirks of GPS navigation, and the unpredictable nature of human drivers. Listen in as they explore how AVs learn from the chaotic real world and the potential risks of hacks and privacy concerns. It's a fascinating dive into the technology shaping transportation while weighing comfort against safety!
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Train AVs On Messy Real-World Data
- Design AVs to handle unpredictability in cities with diverse behaviors and conditions.
- Train systems on messy real-world environments, not idealized driving assumptions.
Waymo Ride Felt Like The Future
- Nate rode a Waymo in San Francisco and described it as feeling like the future with no driver and smooth handling.
- He praised its cautious, rational driving and ranked it near top-tier human drivers.
Vegas AVs Were Excessively Cautious
- Maria rode autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas and found them overly cautious and strictly speed-limit bound.
- She avoided following them because they wouldn't take turns or speed modestly above the limit.