Essays

I write about power—how economic, political, and cultural systems shape what we see, what we accept, and what we might change.

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Why Robotaxis?

Robotaxis arise from a clear industrial logic. Ride-hailing firms depend on labor, and labor is costly. Automation removes that cost. The driver is the largest recurring expense in each trip. To strip it out is to move closer to profit. For technology suppliers, fleets of robotaxis offer more than revenue.

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