To envision the potential impact of autonomous vehicles, think back to 1997 and the advent of the internet. At the time, it was unimaginable that well-established businesses such as video store chains and travel agencies would be almost completely wiped out within 20 years, and that everyday items such as CDs, printed photos, and landlines would be relics.
And if someone told you in 1997 that in 20 years, celebrities would use the internet to post pictures of their pregnant bellies, that you'd be able to watch hours and hours of cat videos, or that the president would be making controversial comments in 140 characters or less, you'd likely be skeptical.
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