Morlocks Need Eloi - EPautos

Morlocks Need Eloi



Automated braking, Lane Keep Assist, Park Assist, Back-Up Cameras, Traction Control, ABS… all this technology is, is idiot-proofing.Eloi lead



It operates at the level of an idiot, too.



A skilled/competent driver not only doesn’t need it, he can often outperform it.



Skill and competence, are, however, not what’s wanted. They are the opposite of what’s wanted.



What’s being engineered, arguably.Eloi and Morlocks



You get what you encourage. And less of what’s discouraged.



The automated braking systems soon to be mandated decelerate the car when it’s either not necessary or so prematurely it’s preposterous. Like there’s an old lady (or a Clover) underneath the dashboard somewhere.



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