Big Picture Science for June 08, 2026: Vroom! REPEAT Self-driving cars, once a thing of science fiction, have become a reality in a handful of cities across the
The Big Picture Science podcast episode "Vroom!" revisits the history and future of self-driving cars. It explores how autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality in select cities and questions the obsolescence of human drivers. The episode also delves into the evolution of the automobile from the Model T to modern driverless taxis, examining the impact of American manufacturing and humanity's relationship with cars. AI
IMPACT Explores the historical and societal implications of autonomous vehicle technology.