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Technology is naturally more augmentation than automation. This is closer to the future of driving than the self-driving AI solutions. Our senses will be aided and some tasks out-sourced. This is already happening, has always been happening, e.g. anti-lock braking system or proximity detection with auditory feedback.

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How are self-driving vehicles NOT an augmentation? We are not talking about self-living bodies here. Self driving vehicles augment our ability to transport ourselves and our stuff without the use of a part of our mental system. It's like walking on the automatic pilot, like in your home, except faster.

Yeah, it is certainly not a clear cut distinction. You know, I initially listed automatic transmission as an example of augmentation. So it goes both ways too. Anyway, they highlight different aspects and I find the notion elucifying.

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