Driverless Cars and Ethical Dilemmas

The video discusses the intersection of technology and society, focusing on driverless cars and their potential to reduce traffic accidents. It explores ethical dilemmas using the trolley problem, highlighting the challenges of decision-making in life-and-death scenarios. The speaker presents survey results showing public preference for utilitarian ethics but reluctance to purchase such cars. The concept of social dilemmas, like the tragedy of the commons, is introduced, emphasizing the need for regulation. The Moral Machine project is mentioned as a tool for understanding societal values. The talk concludes with a call for societal cooperation in addressing these ethical challenges.

What is the primary cause of traffic accidents that driverless car technology aims to eliminate?

• Road infrastructure

• Weather conditions

• Human error

• Mechanical failure

In the ethical dilemma inspired by the trolley problem, what is the main decision the driverless car must make?

• Whether to speed up or slow down

• Whether to stop or continue driving

• Whether to turn left or right

• Whether to swerve or stay on course

Which philosopher's ethics suggest that actions should minimize total harm, even if it means sacrificing a bystander?

• Immanuel Kant

• Aristotle

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Stuart Mill

What is the term used to describe the problem where individuals prioritize their own safety over the common good?

• Free rider problem

• Prisoner's dilemma

• Moral hazard

• Tragedy of the commons

Why might regulating driverless cars to minimize harm lead to more harm, according to the survey results?

• People might not buy the cars

• People might not trust the technology

• The cars might malfunction more often

• The technology might be too expensive

What is the purpose of the Moral Machine website created by the speaker's students?

• To design new car models

• To gather data on ethical preferences

• To simulate traffic conditions

• To test the speed of driverless cars

What is the 'zeroth law' introduced by Isaac Asimov in the context of robotics?

• A robot must obey human orders

• A robot must not harm a human being

• A robot must not harm humanity as a whole

• A robot must protect its own existence

What is the main challenge in regulating driverless cars according to the speaker?

• Technological limitations

• High production costs

• Societal cooperation

• Lack of consumer interest

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for addressing the regulation of driverless cars?

• Stricter traffic laws

• More technological advancements

• Increased government funding

• Societal agreement on trade-offs

What does the speaker hope to achieve by recognizing the regulation of driverless cars as a societal cooperation problem?

• To ask the right questions

• To increase car sales

• To reduce production costs

• To develop faster cars