Ever wondered about the meaning of life? Me too. Mostly because I spend a depressing amount of time in traffic, staring into the soulless back of another car. Ah, the joy of existential dread mixed with road rage!
So, there I was, contemplating if my therapist likes me or just my money, when I read that our cars might actually be making the roads safer. Sounds good, right? Unless you value privacy more than not being smushed in a car wreck.
Professor Jim Smartypants from some university you've never heard of says our cars are ratting on us. Yes, each modern car is like a mini-spy on wheels. They collect data on how fast we drive, how suddenly we stop, and even if we're using our wipers in a drizzle. Romantic, isn’t it?
The Indiana Department of Transportation, in collusion with our vehicular finks, loves this data. They say it helps prevent accidents. I guess it’s cool - safety first, privacy a distant second?
These cars collect so much data they probably know your favorite coffee spot. So next time you skip a visit, don’t be surprised if your car seems, I don’t know, judgy?
But hey, who am I to complain? In the grand scheme of things, we're just blips on a cosmic windshield. And speaking of dying alone - have you ever thought how your car knows all your secrets but can never share a beer with you? Oh, the irony. Death by data, or loneliness? Take your pick, and drive safe!
Based on the original article "Your Car Might Be Making Roads Safer".
