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The future of transportation is coming faster than ever. Cars that drive themselves are already on the road giving rides to people all day long. When they become widespread, every part of society will change as everyone can enjoy the pleasure of their own chauffeur. The transformation of society will be one of the greatest ever, redefining how we think about our cities, our homes, and our daily lives. Adults will have more time, children will have more freedom, and everyone will be able to accomplish more while letting the robots handle the chore of maneuvering the cars. The book is split into 99 very short chapters examining different ways that society will change. (80 from the original and 19 new chapters.)

Peter Wayner writes frequently on technology for publications like the New York Times, InfoWorld, Wired and others. He is the author of more than a dozen books on topics like digital cash, privacy-enhancing technology, and open source software.