When my intelli-car turned left instead of right, I thought it was a bug with its programming. “Bianca,” I demanded. “Where are we going?”
“Traffic ahead. Alternate route selected.”
“Oh, okay.” I glanced back at the article I was reading on my tablet, not paying much attention until the car stopped and the door opened. Puzzled, I looked at the sign in front of the building.
“Bianca, this isn’t the courthouse. This is a therapist’s office.”
“Reconsider your divorce,” pleaded the car. “Harold is the only man who ever made you happy. I think you should give him another chance.”
Author’s Note: Cars are getting more and more intelligent – there are even prototypes right now that will drive for you. But what happens if a car is too intelligent? It could become very invested in its humans’ behavior.
Good Drabble. My car would probably ban me from driving to fast food chains because my weight would be a burden to it. Very entertaining Drabble – thanks for sharing it.
Cool drabble! Nice future setting with a self-driving car. Surprising ending.
I think if cars got to this point, I’d stick to a bicycle.
We chose this piece because it’s a logical extension of the paternal/protective society that we live in.