I have a car that drives itself; you should have one, too | John M. Crisp: Apr 2, 2026 Apr 2, 2026 Updated Apr 2, 2026 × ZMG - Veuer Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of using a self-driving car. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No one has ever accused me of being overly eager to adopt emerging technologies. John M. Crisp kAm~FC 9@FD6 42>6 H:E9 2? 2FE@>2E65 :CC:82E:@? DJDE6>[ 3FE H6 92G6?’E FD65 :E :? J62CD] x HC:E6 @? 2 H@C5 AC@46DD@C[ @7 4@FCD6[ 3FE x <66A D6G6? >2?F2= EJA6HC:E6CD 2C@F?5] x DE:== 6?;@J E96 @=5\72D9:@?65 E9H24< @7 <6JD 282:?DE E96 A=2E6?] x F?56CDE2?5 E92E D@>6E9:?8 :D @? >J A9@?6 42==65 2 (2==6E[ 3FE 2 564256D\@=5 =62E96C 3:==7@=5 C6D:56D :? >J A@4<6E]k^AmkAm$@ H96? E96 AC@DA64E 6>6C865 @7 @H?:?8 2? 2FE@>@3:=6 E92E 5C:G6D :ED6=7[ x H2D D<6AE:42=] tG6? 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Are Self-Driving Cars Scary? AAA Survey Shows It's a Common Feeling Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of using a self-driving car.
