Steering the Future: Exploring the Impact of Driverless Cars

This course examines the social impact of driverless cars, a rapidly evolving technology that promises to revolutionize the way we travel. Through a sociological lens, we will explore how driverless cars are expected to affect safety, accessibility, employment, urban planning, and environment, as well as privacy and data security. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature, we will analyze the benefits and drawbacks of driverless cars from a sociological perspective. Through readings, discussions, and projects, students will develop a critical understanding of the social impact of driverless cars and the future of transportation.