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explodicle@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoAs an engineer, I strongly agree with requirements based on empirical results rather than requiring a specific technology. The latter never ages well. Thank you.
scarabic@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s hardly either / or though. What we have here is empirical data showing that cars without lidar perform worse. So it’s based in empirical results to mandate lidar. You can also build a clear, robust requirement around a tech spec. You cannot build a clear, robust law around fatality statistics targets.
explodicle@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
We frequently build clear, robust laws around mandatory testing. Like that recent YouTube video where the Tesla crashed through a wall, but with crash test dummies.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You mean like this Euro NCAP testing, where Tesla does stop and most others don’t?
youtu.be/4Hsb-0v95R4
scarabic@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Those are ways to gather empirical results, though they rely on artificial, staged situations.
I think it’s fine to have both. Seat belts save lives. I see no problem mandating them. It would not be markedly better