{"title":"Jason Torchinsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Jason Torchinsky collection, where automotive enthusiasm meets insightful exploration. Renowned for his engaging writing style, Jason Torchinsky brings a refreshing perspective to the world of travel and adventure. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eRobot, Take the Wheel\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a captivating journey into the future of automotive innovation, blending humour with thought-provoking analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a seasoned automotive journalist and author, Torchinsky's passion for cars is both infectious and enlightening. He delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and technology with a focus on how automobiles are transforming our experience of travel. His work is ideal for readers who crave a deeper understanding of the evolving transportation landscape and the adventurous spirit that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a car aficionado or simply curious about the future of travel, Jason Torchinsky's books provide a perfect companion on your literary journey. Discover a blend of wit, expertise, and adventure in this collection, tailored for those who seek both knowledge and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robot-take-the-wheel-by-jason-torchinsky-9781948062978","title":"Robot, Take the Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom famed automotive journalist Jason Torchinsky comes a witty insider's guide to self-driving cars, the automated future, and the road ahead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-driving cars sound fantastical and futuristic, and yet they'll soon be on every street in America. Whether it's Tesla's Autopilot, Google's Waymo, Mercedes's Distronic, or Uber's modified Volvo, companies around the world are developing autonomous cars. But why? And what will they mean for the auto industry and humanity at large?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRobot, Take the Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e, Torchinsky, cofounder of The Autopian and former senior editor of Jalopnik, star of \u003ci\u003eJason Drives\u003c\/i\u003e, and producer of \u003ci\u003eJay Leno's Garage\u003c\/i\u003e, gives a colourful account of the development of autonomous vehicles and considers their likely implications. He encourages us to think of self-driving cars as an entirely new machine, something beyond cars as we understand them today. He considers how humans will get along with these robots that will take over our cars' jobs, what they will look like, what sorts of jobs they may do, what we can expect of them, how they should act ethically, how we can have fun with them, and how we can make sure there's still a place for those of us who love to drive, especially with a manual transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant volume, brimming with insider knowledge, humour, and original artwork, pushes us to reconsider our understanding of cars, raises fascinating ethical questions, and compels us to act now to shape the automated future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072360268012,"sku":"9781948062978","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16268793482881.jpg?v=1765097506"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jason-torchinsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}