Ross Douthat, Andrew Miller Weigh Driverless Cars on 1 Podcast Episode
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Updated · The New York Times · May 29
Ross Douthat, Andrew Miller Weigh Driverless Cars on 1 Podcast Episode
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 29
A recent “Interesting Times” episode featured Ross Douthat in conversation with transportation-policy writer Andrew Miller on what widespread driverless-car adoption could change.
The discussion focused on potential gains including fewer crashes and more reclaimed time and attention, while also asking what people might lose if they no longer need to drive.
The New York Times’ “Hard Fork” feed republished the episode while its team pauses for a week ahead of an upcoming live show in San Francisco.
Miller writes the “Changing Lanes” newsletter and co-authored “The End of Driving,” framing the episode as a broader look at how automation could reshape daily life.
When driverless cars eliminate human error, what happens to the millions of humans who drive for a living?
Will robotaxis create safer cities, or will they pave over public transit and human connection for good?
As tech giants roll out autonomous cars, who gets to set the rules for our roads: communities or corporations?