Probably not, because engineering demands fail safe. The car will stop as soon as it detects that it is failing. It's not difficult to have back up systems for things like the brakes, with their own emergency alternator tied to wheel rotation or something.
That depends. Although I agree that road conditions could, for example, become suddenly unpredictable in an earthquake or land-slide or bridge collapse and the computer couldn't handle them. But then it can be argued that a human driver would not have been able to do better, either.
I think it's a wonderful idea - maybe because I'm older. It would allow my in laws, for example, to continue being mobile in their late 70-s and 80's, whereas now they can't drive. It would allow me more mobility too, since I can't really drive due to health reasons. I can imagine automatic-only roads, where the speed limits are increased and traffic flow is automated - no more traffic jams, traffic lights would result in faster trips and more efficient fuel use.
Of course I like driving as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't mind if it became relegated to a "hobby" as opposed to an unavoidable daily chore.
Hahahahahaha. Yeah then explain to me the details of work contracts and non-compete clauses, NDA's, etc. The "relationship" of trust is only as far as the employer trusts the employee. Of course no one is forcing the employee to work for an asshole. But you know, recession, unemployment, etc...
You'd have a hard time making a case about your boss standing next to you looking over your shoulder while you work. Why is it different with an electronic device? Again I'm not saying it's the smart thing to do, but theoretically your boss can be next to you all day long, except maybe in the bathroom and during your breaks.
I should hope so. I mean it's not your truck, it's your boss'. It's not your computer and desk, it belongs to your boss. Etc etc. Of course the employer has the RIGHT. Now there's the ethical dilemma - how to use this information for more than just trying to "catch people" in impropriety, how to make the workplace better rather than make big deals about an accidental swear word or comment, etc. Misuse of this technology can and will affect employee morale rather sharply. Errare humanum est. The watchers are going to have to tolerate SOME degree of slack...
Cable companies have a hard enough time providing enough bandwidth for more than a couple HD channels, where are they going to find the bandwidth for 4K Ultra HD? Does Blue Ray even have the ability to take advantage of this technology? How about gaming platforms? What, exactly, would let someone be able to justify their investment?
I think you need to go over what a corporation actually is again. If board members and directors are found "personally liable" then why bother incorporating in the first place?
At some point the limiting factor becomes the ability of the software designers to create such a complex graphics engine rather than the video card itself.
And at least Carter has tried to make up for it, often acting as an envoy, or making sure that elections aren't rigged in third world countries. Obama probably won't even be able to travel abroad once he's successfully tried for his war crimes. Certainly I don't see him getting a Venezuelan or Bolivian visa. Probably not welcome in China (because of the NASA scientist fiasco) and Russia (Snowden) either.
Actually it is, in most civilized countries. The law states that an employee must respect the employer, his property and his reputation. Of course I don't think such a law applies to telling the actual truth though. Certainly it's one for the lawyers and the courts.
Seriously. The mere act of trusting someone will eventually lead to that person betraying said trust. Trusting someone puts them in a position of power, and power corrupts. You can't trust anyone.
I have a pacemaker/defibrillator, and I really couldn't give a shit. Besides, my tech says that my model requires a magnetic field in order to pull a magnet inside the device and make a contact so that the wifi is turned on. Without someone sticking that round thing on my chest, no one can talk to the machine. Honestly if strange people go around putting heavy chunks of metal on my chest without my permission I think wifi is the least of my worries.
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Probably not, because engineering demands fail safe. The car will stop as soon as it detects that it is failing. It's not difficult to have back up systems for things like the brakes, with their own emergency alternator tied to wheel rotation or something.
It would be able to stop much faster than you if the dog or child ran out into the road.
No taxi drivers? What the hell will all the immigrants do for work?
That depends. Although I agree that road conditions could, for example, become suddenly unpredictable in an earthquake or land-slide or bridge collapse and the computer couldn't handle them. But then it can be argued that a human driver would not have been able to do better, either.
I think it's a wonderful idea - maybe because I'm older. It would allow my in laws, for example, to continue being mobile in their late 70-s and 80's, whereas now they can't drive. It would allow me more mobility too, since I can't really drive due to health reasons. I can imagine automatic-only roads, where the speed limits are increased and traffic flow is automated - no more traffic jams, traffic lights would result in faster trips and more efficient fuel use.
Of course I like driving as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't mind if it became relegated to a "hobby" as opposed to an unavoidable daily chore.
Why would you have a back door in development? All you have to do is have the "front door" unlocked...and you lock it down before shipping.
A back door is not a security flaw. It's there by design not by accident.
I'm retired :P
All trees are public if they're on public land. Including the beech. Wait, what?
That implies some level of mutual trust
Hahahahahaha. Yeah then explain to me the details of work contracts and non-compete clauses, NDA's, etc. The "relationship" of trust is only as far as the employer trusts the employee. Of course no one is forcing the employee to work for an asshole. But you know, recession, unemployment, etc...
You'd have a hard time making a case about your boss standing next to you looking over your shoulder while you work. Why is it different with an electronic device? Again I'm not saying it's the smart thing to do, but theoretically your boss can be next to you all day long, except maybe in the bathroom and during your breaks.
I should hope so. I mean it's not your truck, it's your boss'. It's not your computer and desk, it belongs to your boss. Etc etc. Of course the employer has the RIGHT. Now there's the ethical dilemma - how to use this information for more than just trying to "catch people" in impropriety, how to make the workplace better rather than make big deals about an accidental swear word or comment, etc. Misuse of this technology can and will affect employee morale rather sharply. Errare humanum est. The watchers are going to have to tolerate SOME degree of slack...
Civil law != criminal law. I know it's confusing for Americans.
Cable companies have a hard enough time providing enough bandwidth for more than a couple HD channels, where are they going to find the bandwidth for 4K Ultra HD? Does Blue Ray even have the ability to take advantage of this technology? How about gaming platforms? What, exactly, would let someone be able to justify their investment?
I think you need to go over what a corporation actually is again. If board members and directors are found "personally liable" then why bother incorporating in the first place?
Yep, risk is part of investment.
At some point the limiting factor becomes the ability of the software designers to create such a complex graphics engine rather than the video card itself.
And at least Carter has tried to make up for it, often acting as an envoy, or making sure that elections aren't rigged in third world countries. Obama probably won't even be able to travel abroad once he's successfully tried for his war crimes. Certainly I don't see him getting a Venezuelan or Bolivian visa. Probably not welcome in China (because of the NASA scientist fiasco) and Russia (Snowden) either.
I'm sure the company has connections to or is owned by some bigshot politician's spouse or cousin, so that makes it ok.
randomly found out
Seriously, in a post Snowden whistelblower world, you think he was 'randomly' found out?
But remember, it's only "metadata"!
Is it against the law to criticize your employer?
Actually it is, in most civilized countries. The law states that an employee must respect the employer, his property and his reputation. Of course I don't think such a law applies to telling the actual truth though. Certainly it's one for the lawyers and the courts.
Seriously. The mere act of trusting someone will eventually lead to that person betraying said trust. Trusting someone puts them in a position of power, and power corrupts. You can't trust anyone.
I have a pacemaker/defibrillator, and I really couldn't give a shit. Besides, my tech says that my model requires a magnetic field in order to pull a magnet inside the device and make a contact so that the wifi is turned on. Without someone sticking that round thing on my chest, no one can talk to the machine. Honestly if strange people go around putting heavy chunks of metal on my chest without my permission I think wifi is the least of my worries.
You sure? I would think it's a lot easier to detect an asteroid that's headed for earth, than to detect all those ones that are nowhere near earth.