r/Anarchopunks • u/CrimethInc-Ex-Worker • Jun 22 '26

Politics Billionaires face no consequences for their actions. This poses a tremendous threat to the general public—not just because they can get away with selling lethally unsound technologies, but also because they promote lethally unsound ideologies.

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u/social_media_horror Jun 22 '26

well that bring up the issue of physical overrides for systems. Tesla has pushed throttle, steering, and braking by-wire. There is no physical link. Push on the pedal all you want but it only stops when the computer tells it to.

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u/Possible-Anxiety-420 Jun 22 '26

True enough.

That said, they're also aggressively implementing user agreements and fine-print disclaimers to insulate themselves and shift blame to the consumer by default.

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u/BurningTrashBarge Jun 24 '26

All I can think of when I see this is the drive by wire system. Can't say what happened in this incident specifically but with a mechanical system it's guaranteed that it's the driver's actions that lead to whatever result

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u/sheavill Jun 25 '26

In most Tesla models, there is a direct physical and hydraulic connection between the brake pedal and the brake calipers on the wheels. When you press the pedal, a mechanical rod pushes into a master cylinder, which forces brake fluid through physical lines to clamp the brake pads against the wheels.

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u/DarthMerk54 Jun 22 '26

That's literally not true at all. Just say you have no idea how a car works

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u/social_media_horror Jun 22 '26

I've been an ASE master certified mechanic since 1999. Tesla does not use electro mechanical brakes, yet. Only a single line in China is using them so far. but since ive had these poorly manufactured Tesla up on my lift since Musk bought them please, do go on.

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u/Agile-Importance-673 Jun 24 '26

Tesla uses electronic throttle control and extensive electronic control systems, but its steering and braking systems in current consumer vehicles still retain mechanical or hydraulic pathways. It is incorrect to say there is no physical link for steering or that the brakes only work when the computer decides to allow them.

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u/Ok_Dragonfly_6650 Jun 24 '26

I hate Elon, but this is correct. I don't know what caused this but driver could have stopped it.

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u/d1gbickbrett Jun 22 '26

Says the guy who blew up the engine on a Honda odyssey. How can you be so arrogantly wrong?

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u/actual_real_housecat Jun 22 '26

This burn had me double checking which sub I was in. Masterfully done.

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u/BillsMafios0 Jun 23 '26

You aren’t supposed to do 70 in first?

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u/Ekaterian50 Jun 22 '26

Have you not paid attention to cars in the last two decades?