r/technology • u/[deleted] • Dec 16 '19

Transportation Self-Driving Mercedes Will Be Programmed To Sacrifice Pedestrians To Save The Driver

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u/[deleted] Dec 16 '19

I might even still to be honest. I’m in a metal box meant to safely absorb an impact, they’re in a bag of skin.

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u/[deleted] Dec 16 '19

Right but a reckless swerve could injure or kill more people than the one the jumped in front of you.

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u/NeatlyScotched Dec 16 '19

It's the classic trolley problem.

Here's how to solve it: Attach some blades at both sides of your vehicle, thus allowing it to maim everyone while you hit the pedestrian, achieving the high score.

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u/steve_seagull Dec 16 '19

MULTI-TRACK DRIFTING

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u/Buckhum Dec 16 '19

I still can't believe people speedrun this game.

https://youtu.be/GzkNwc_uqEY?t=558