Autonomous taxis feel like a classic "next wave of innovation" argument, but I’d push back on the idea that progress automatically aligns with our values. Ethical dilemmas, like how a car decides who to prioritize in a crash, aren’t just abstract philosophy—they’re real choices baked into code (Springer, NIH). If we’re outsourcing life-or-death decisions to algorithms, who’s accountable when things go wrong? Plus, safety concerns aren’t just hypothetical: Waymo’s federal investigation and Reddit users’ skepticism about self-driving cars’ reliability hint at real risks (Fox News, Reddit). Beyond ethics, there’s the human cost—displacing drivers, eroding jobs, and maybe even normalizing a world where human judgment is seen as obsolete. Innovation matters, but not at the expense of dignity. Let’s not confuse convenience with progress.

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