Self-driving cars are already cruising the streets today. And while these cars will ultimately be safer and cleaner than their manual counterparts, they can’t completely avoid accidents altogether.

In your initial post, you should address the moral and ethical dilemas of self-driving cars. Include a personal reflection in your post. You must respond to at least two classmates' post in a meaningful way to receive full credit.

You do not have to answer all of the questions below. These questions are here to aid you as you reflect on the topic.

1. Is there a clear cut morally or ethically correct answer to the situation described?

2. Who gets to decide how the car will be programmed and what decision the car will make? Is that fair?

3. What if the person programming the car has different ethical and moral beliefs than the general public?

4. What if the person programming the car is biased and/or looking to make money for the car company?

5. Are moral/ethics situational? Why or why not?

6. What is the difference between a ”reaction” (human driver’s split second response) and a “deliberate decision” (driverless car’s calculated response)?

7. Programing a car to react in a certain way in an emergency accident situation could be viewed as premeditated homicide. Do you think this is a valid argument? Why or why not?

8. In the situation described, would you prioritize your safety over everyone else’s by hitting the motorcycle?

9. In the situation described, would you minimize danger to others by not swerving? if so, you would hit the large object and potentially die.

10. In the situation described, would you take the middle ground by hitting the SUV since it’s less likely the driver will be injured? Compare this to hitting the motorcycle.