Are you a good driver?

The podcast explores the history and potential future of driverless cars, questioning whether "driver" will soon refer to machines instead of humans. It traces the evolution of autonomous vehicle technology, beginning with early dreams of replacing human drivers and DARPA's Grand Challenge, which spurred innovation in the field. The narrative highlights the contrasting approaches of key figures like Chris Urmson and Anthony Levandowski in the development of self-driving technology. The conversation touches on Google's entry into the driverless car race and Waymo's subsequent development of robotaxis. Safety data is examined, revealing that Waymo's technology is statistically safer than human drivers in certain metrics. The episode concludes by considering the potential impact of driverless technology on the job market and the resistance from human drivers.