Ghost Road

Ghost RoadDiscover the future of transportation with 'Ghost Road' by Anthony M. Townsend, a thought provoking exploration of autonomous vehicles and their impact on society. This brand new book dives deep into how driverless technology transcends cars, influencing buses, bikes, and delivery vans. Townsend argues that the hype around self driving cars is just a small part of a broader revolution. As we stand on the brink of a technological transformation, the

Discover the future of transportation with 'Ghost Road' by Anthony M. Townsend, a thought-provoking exploration of autonomous vehicles and their impact on society. This brand new book dives deep into how driverless technology transcends cars, influencing buses, bikes, and delivery vans. Townsend argues that the hype around self-driving cars is just a small part of a broader revolution. As we stand on the brink of a technological transformation, the journey ahead will be akin to a high-definition video game, enhancing safety, efficiency, and convenience in our daily commutes. 'Ghost Road' examines the potential challenges of a future dominated by mobility monopolies and the privatization of public spaces. Join the discourse on how we can collectively navigate these changes and shape our urban environments. With 320 pages of insights, this essential read will keep you engaged as we move towards a future less about driving and more about connectivity. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324001522
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320


Description:


For decades we have tried to build a car that will drive itself. Anthony M. Townsend's Ghost Road argues convincingly that the driverless car is a red herring. When self-driving technology infects buses, bikes, delivery vans, and even buildings, a wild, woollier, future awaits.


Technology will transform life behind the wheel into a hi-def video game that makes our ride safer, smoother, and more efficient. Meanwhile, autonomous vehicles will turbocharge our appetite for the instant delivery of goods, making the future as much about moving stuff as it is about moving people. For-profit companies will link the automated machines that move us to the cloud, raising concerns about mobility monopolies and privatization of śthe curb.ť Our cities and towns will change as we embrace new ways to get around.


Ghost Road explains where we might be headed together in driverless vehicles, and the choices we must make as societies and individuals to shape that future.