Who Survives?

The Psychology Today article titled “How Safe Are Driverless Cars” by David Ludden discusses the safety of driverless cars and the ethical issues revolving around their programming. When encountering a situation on the road where a quick reaction is needed, there is a debate about whether these vehicles should be able to make certain moral decisions or simply concentrate on improving their safety. Therefore, the article gives an example of a situation in which a moral decision should be taken, about a car out of control approaching five workmen who are about to be killed. Beside the driver…