I used to work there, and I’m in the same boat as !Psythik@lemmy.world. I’ve got over 10k miles behind the wheel (most from the early days when the software sometimes felt like it was actively trying to kill you) and even with all the stupid shit they still do, I trust it more than 95% of the people on the road. It doesn’t have an ego and drive angry, it doesn’t get distracted by a phone, etc.

Granted, driving near them can be rough, as they’re programmed to follow the laws. And since most people don’t, it can be a bit jarring as it’s not what you expect from other cars.

I finally let mine go last week. RIP 🪦

“Broad listening” sounds like a system ripe to be exploited by very loud but minority voices…

he is one of the few people I truly believe just wants to watch the world burn

Yes, literally. He is a part of the Christian sect called Dominionists that are actively trying to bring about the rapture.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dominionists-gain-control-of-trump-campaign_b_57c817d0e4b06c750dd8d25a

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/1/31/14439908/steve-bannon-worldview-visa-ban

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lesterfeder/this-is-how-steve-bannon-sees-the-entire-world#.ylO3kAedo

All these replies and you’re the only one to mention the apps. It’s absolutely one of the reasons why (beyond them using “inflation” to cover for straight greed).

By jacking their prices way up, and only offering discounts via their apps, they win either way - You pay ridiculous amounts, or you pay slightly less ridiculous amounts and they get your data.

Or just the general price gouging companies are doing because they can