The self-driving car is a marvel doomed by unpredictable humans

The astounding technology may work in theory, but the real world is a far more dangerous and uncertain place A few years ago, I wrote a Guardian article about jetpacks.A mode of transport that seemingly everyone wants and has been expecting (and angrily demanding of us scientists) for a good while, but which is still essentially nowhere in sight. I did my best to write about why jetpacks are not likely to be a household item any time soon. Continue reading...