Comment by minsc__and__boo
4 years ago
They said a system, not their system.
Car computers report telemetry to mechanics, and given that digitization allows for economies of scale, this isn't that different.
4 years ago
They said a system, not their system.
Car computers report telemetry to mechanics, and given that digitization allows for economies of scale, this isn't that different.
> Car computers report telemetry to mechanics
Yes -- and they shouldn't.
Yes, they should. It assists with repairs, increases safety, leads to recalls, and in cars with GPS units, even reports road emergencies and saves lives.
You can feel uncomfortable that this is happening, which is an entirely okay opinion to have, but when it comes to forcing that opinions on others, please don't.
Imagine if we were debating the qualities of buttons because the Amish were uncomfortable using them.
Sure but Amish have the right to choose to use the button or not. You should have the option to opt-out.
Or at least have that option until society says “well given how many life’s are save we need to collect this data from everyone”. But you’d get a say in that conversation as well.
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