Driver in the Driverless Car - by Vivek Wadhwa & Alex Salkever (Hardcover)

The Driver in the Driverless Car is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the potential impact of emerging technologies on our future.

Written by Vivek Wadhwa, a distinguished fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering and director of research at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and risks associated with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, genome editing, and self-driving vehicles. The author poses three crucial questions to help readers evaluate the potential impact of these technologies: Does it have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are its risks and rewards? And does it promote autonomy or dependence? By examining these questions in light of numerous emerging technologies, Wadhwa highlights the importance of making informed choices about how we want our future to unfold. The book also raises important ethical considerations, such as the potential for eugenics and complete loss of privacy, and emphasizes that the future is up to us to create.

With its concise and provocative examination of the social and ethical implications of breakthroughs, The Driver in the Driverless Car is an essential read for anyone interested in shaping the future of technology.