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Sensors are absolutely nice to have, but depending on them is a completely different story.

Everything we do depends on sensors, our eyes, ears, nose, etc... they are all sensors.

I can't imagine not depending upon them, nor how to design something without a way to sense to be able to move through the world.

What viable alternative is there if not to use sensors to understand the world?

Did you read either comment? I was referring to removing the human element from driving (aka. Line of sight concerns)

> Did you read either comment?

Yes I did, your comment would have been improved with specificity in the first place.

Within the context of the conversation, it was very specific. You are just being argumentative in my opinion.

Fair enough, but even in context it was rather unclear at first read.

Eyes are sensors too. They've just been historically better than man made sensors. At some point we'll be able to collect enough data using man made sensors and then turn it into a clear enough picture using computers that the benefit of having a human making decisions will be limited at best.

It doesn't even have to be as good as a human could be; it just has to be good enough given the problem space and the economic forces involved.

We absolutely depend on sensors for many things, e.g. airplanes. Why not here?

We absolutely do NOT depend on sensors when backing up airplanes. We have human beings walking the plane out, with those funny lights held up to let the pilot know if they are clear or not. Even in cars with rear-view cameras, you still need to check what is going on in the area outside of the camera view. Yes, sensors help, and I'm glad we have them. But I don't trust the safety of myself or those around me to those sensors. I double-check.

Fair enough, I was thinking solely in flight, but I stand corrected. Thanks

That's a pretty false equivalency in my opinion. Airplanes can still "operate" without some of the sensors, and have a much higher maintenance standard.

As the other comment suggested, Tesla doesn't have the greatest track record with these sensors, and putting 16.5 ton driving force behind that could have very lethal consequences.

I just wish Tesla was held to a higher standard of scrutiny.

Good point, and I agree about scrutiny.

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