groveborn
groveborn t1_iu29vfr wrote
Reply to comment by flanderguitar in Shell paid zero windfall tax in UK despite record global profits by hugglenugget
One corporation raises prices during a global crisis, it's gouging. All of them do it, it's inflation.
In this case, raise fuel prices and everyone has to raise prices - inflation.
groveborn t1_itanaef wrote
It will take at least 20 years to roll this out to a significant portion of the country. Human drivers and delivery personnel are just too hard to replace to do this right now.
The roads need to be remade, signage meant for the robots (electronic or visible), and some time to overcome inertia.
It's probably easy to replace the rail to storehouse tracks with automation, but the last mile, especially in small towns, old areas of large towns, and in areas that require subtle navigation, will need a human. I think an intermediary with a drone style central navigation will be needed for many years.
In the meantime, we have a dire shortage of drivers. This could reduce the inflationary pressure of the cost associated with that shortage.
groveborn t1_it0aj3u wrote
Reply to comment by Most-Resident in Updated Moderna Covid booster gives even better protection than earlier jab by Semper-Fido
Is it in my bum? If not, no.
groveborn t1_iu2aqwj wrote
Reply to comment by DANBlLZERIAN in FBI probing ex-CIA officer's spying for World Cup host Qatar by redemption_time
Why? Legitimate question.
He didn't spy on the US, he was employed by a foreign country. He's effectively a P.I. using the skills he was given in service to his nation.
It's not betraying your nation simply by working for another.
We don't own him, he doesn't owe us.