“That seems to be one thing that a good human driver can do pretty well but is figuratively and perhaps literally a blind spot for today’s robots: figuring out that a large object dead ahead is not co-moving traffic with a similar speed.”

Two months ago, I test drove a Model 3 for about 45 minutes, and I specifically tested it in that kind of situation, multiple times. And it worked. Every goddamn time.

In a Mercedes? No problem. You’ll just smash into the barrier. My 2019 GLC’s adaptive cruise control is absolute garbage at detecting non-moving objects.

It starts at 5:35, and here’s a link to the video starting at that time:

“Regardless, that doesn’t change the main point of the story: you’re a class act, Phil.”

“It’s got all the toys such as heated and cooled seats”

“The Alphard is Toyota’s flagship minivan, as unusual as that segment may seem in the West. It made its debut in 2001, originally aimed at families needing a bit more refinement and space. The second generation brought it upmarket and its third generation cemented its image as the final word in the world of luxury…

That we humans are not more like ants.

“can you explain it? i don’t understand.”

“That and the “eat Cheetos with chopsticks to keep your fingers clean” one are consistent crowd-pleasers.”

“Have 6 mins before your lyft driver arrives? Vacuum.”

“Always go see a movie and then get dinner so you can talk about the movie afterwards. I love it. It makes me way more comfortable on dates.”

“Personal preference is not a legitimate reason”

“Zion Williamson Temporarily Activates His Flying Abilities To Bash Three-Point Shot Into Crowd”

“It probably stands to mention that bulging cans are also not to be consumed.”

“it does at least give you the option to walk back that incoherent sentence or profession of love that you immediately regret sending.”

Why not just open whatever message you want to whenever you want to without worrying about read receipts?

I was in Sacramento about 15 years ago taking a bus for who knows what reason to who knows where. All I remember about that bus ride is seeing a guy stand up as the bus is going (ok, whatever), pull down his pants (WTF? What is he doing? Pull them back up, dude!), turn around to face the seat he just got up from…

“They all have battery heating/cooling - this is called “preconditioning.””

“a UV disinfection box you place your phone in, which eliminates germs and electronic devices in seconds.”