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The hosts highlight that autonomous vehicles could serve niches like transporting strollers, assisting parents, or delivering packages—redefining convenience and utility. They also emphasize that such vehicles could be integrated with existing delivery and logistics systems, possibly replacing traditional delivery trucks and reducing costs.
Economic and Cultural Resistance
Despite optimism, cultural attachment to driving remains a significant obstacle. Many equate driving—especially in evocative, scenic, or "freedom" contexts—with personal identity and independence. Companies promote the idea of a "vehicle for expression," but the reality is that most cars on the roads are utilitarian, cookie-cutter appliances.