Government Control Through Autonomous Vehicles

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Spyware are already in pretty much all modern vehicles. But this… Skynet much? 1984 much?

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1lPgcoitcc

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You know, I’m not much of a car person, so for me, any car that works and is reliable is more than okay. It’s why I wanna get something like a Dacia Sandero or Spring. Simple, uninspiring, gets the job done. No need for fancy stuff, in my opinion.

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I guess the issue with what they plan is that no matter how simple the car is, it will have government spyware in it to control you.

So, like the video said, people who want to limit this kinda government overreach would need to buy a vehicle before such laws get implemented, and such vehicles become commonplace.

The actual thing that is needed though is people coming together and ensuring such laws cannot be implemented by any legally elected government.

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I don’t think people who watch Skibidi Toilet are going to have the IQ required to understand what you just said.

Coincidence?

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I watched a bit of the firsr video before I went to sleep. I agree that it is bollocks forcing this, but I wonder what are solutions there are to reduce the number of drunk drivers, or perhaps this isn’t even a problem at all.

In Romania, at least from what I see, few people buy new cars, from the showroom. I feel like most buy second hand cars that are much older and used. Now, I don’t have hard numbers on this, but it is a hunch of mine.

I will say this: I am not a driver and I live in a country and town where public transport is pletyful. I didn’t feel the need to get my drivers license, so perhaps me being here isn’t all that productive.

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TL;DR: Better and more deliberate public education, higher taxes on alcohol, less bars, better public transport.

The main solution for drunk-driving that doesn’t involve government spyware or control is education.

Education:

  • Media — news (print, TV, radio, internet) and social media
  • Entertainment — TV shows, movies, plays, music, etc.
  • Society — families, friends, neighbours, communities, cities and towns, etc.

I believe that if people truly knew how bad their actions could affect others, there would be less tragedies caused by drunk-driving.

There are too many backwater citizens across the world who drink gallons of alcohol every day like it’s just water. And when I say “backwater”, I’m not talking about their location; I’m talking about their mindset. The stupid and often times unintentional traditions passed down to them by their parents, older siblings, tradition, etc. that tells them that “a little alcohol ain’t gonna hurt nobody”.

Too many people have lost someone because of that carelessly inconsiderate mindset.

Other solutions

  • Incentives:
    Tax — raise the cost of alcohol by a percentage countrywide. The same thing they do with cigarettes. But also, reduce the cost of healthy beverages. The experts can work out how this would work. Heck, AI can probably provide a good strategy for this. :robot:

  • Less bars, more green spaces and therapy: :herb: :deciduous_tree: :person_getting_massage:
    It is ridiculous how many bars exist in my suburban community. No, not a city area, a suburban community. Every 200–400 meters there is a bar. Like… WTF.

  • Public transport: :train: :taxi: :trolleybus:
    Like you said, having a good public transportation system helps a lot, because then it becomes commonplace to just take the bus or call a taxi. There will be exceptions, of course, in overpopulated cities and for people who buy cars as a status symbol rather than for need or convenience, but things would be better.

PS #1: I’m not even against getting drunk. I’m against getting drunk INTENTIONALLY on a frequent basis. You could literally pay someone to make you feel, think and do better with all that money. If you wanna feel a buzz, it’s all good. But if you wanna go numb…

PS #2: I really tried to reduce this. Truly. It was almost twice as long as this. I think the points get my points across (:grimacing:) even if people don’t read the details, though. :person_shrugging:

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Yep. This chatbot also wants to implement government spyware. Of course it does. :sweat_smile:

I agree with most of the others, though. In fact, the only ones I’m against are point #6 and the interlock suggestion in point #2. :thinking:

Click the arrow to read it if you want.

Question: How would we go about reducing drunk-driving incidents and tragedies?

Summary

To reduce drunk-driving incidents and tragedies, a comprehensive approach involving multiple strategies is necessary:

  1. Stricter laws and enforcement:
    Implement and enforce lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits, ideally an effective zero-tolerance limit of 10-20mg of alcohol per 100ml blood[1]. This provides clarity in the law while allowing for minimal accidental alcohol consumption. Enforce these laws consistently with highly visible sobriety checkpoints and random breath testing[3].

  2. Penalties and sanctions:
    Establish a combination of administrative sanctions (e.g., license suspension) and criminal penalties (e.g., mandatory minimum fines) that are swift, certain, and sufficiently severe[3]. Consider implementing ignition interlock devices for offenders[5].

  3. Public awareness campaigns:
    Launch strong, high-intensity mass media campaigns to educate the public about the risks of drunk driving and the presence of enforcement activities[3]. These campaigns should be carefully planned and well-executed to maximize their impact[1].

  4. Alternative transportation options:
    Promote and expand alternative transportation programs, such as safe ride shuttles, free or subsidized taxi and ridesharing services, and designated driver programs[4]. Improve accessibility to public transportation, especially during high-risk periods.

  5. Server training and responsible beverage service:
    Implement programs to train alcohol servers and sellers to recognize signs of intoxication and intervene to prevent impaired driving[3].

  6. Technology and vehicle safety:
    Support the development and implementation of advanced vehicle technologies that can detect driver impairment and prevent vehicle operation[5].

  7. Treatment and rehabilitation:
    Provide resources for identifying and treating individuals with alcohol use disorders, as high BAC levels and repeated drunk driving can be signs of these conditions[3].

  8. Community-based interventions:
    Encourage local communities to develop and implement tailored strategies that address their specific drunk driving issues[4].

  9. Data collection and analysis:
    Improve systems for collecting and analyzing data on drunk driving incidents to better understand trends and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions[2].

  10. Collaboration with stakeholders:
    Work closely with law enforcement, healthcare providers, alcohol retailers, and community organizations to create a coordinated approach to reducing drunk driving[3].

By implementing these strategies in a coordinated and sustained manner, it’s possible to significantly reduce drunk-driving incidents and the resulting tragedies. It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these measures may vary depending on the specific context and characteristics of each community, so ongoing evaluation and adaptation of strategies is crucial.

Citations:
[1] https://www.brake.org.uk/how-we-help/campaigning-for-change/our-current-campaigns/lower-the-limit
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK500059/
[3] https://www.who.int/initiatives/SAFER/drink-driving
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7505578/
[5] https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving