> But they are completely convinced that it's just around the corner, because they are full of contempt for the skill and intelligence of ordinary people.
Can you think of any other reasons that people might believe something like automated driving is right around the corner?
Or is "contempt for the skill and intelligence of ordinary people" the only reason one might believe this?
You can phrase it more nicely. But it boils down to things like: "How hard can it be?" "Humans suck at it (though they really don't)" "We do great at 90% of the problem" and so forth.
Computers can do really well in controlled, specced situations. Not so well in a complicated environment where humans live and operate.
Can you think of any other reasons that people might believe something like automated driving is right around the corner?
Or is "contempt for the skill and intelligence of ordinary people" the only reason one might believe this?