Did you just assume 100% reliable HW+SW...
Why would you think that the parent assumes 100% reliable SW? Having SW more reliable than humans would be enough reason to replace humans with it. This does not seem impossible to me.
Why would you think that the parent assumes 100% reliable SW? Having SW more reliable than humans would be enough reason to replace humans with it. This does not seem impossible to me.
This makes your argument another case of "let's assume we have strong AI; then pilotless aviation is easy-peasy." In other words, one of your unstated assumptions is still firmly in the realm of science fiction.