You are in the minority of drivers. Most people want updated tech in their cars, including (what I consider to be) very valuable backup cameras. I'm shocked to see this sentiment about "dumb" vehicles rising on HN.
I don't think it's that shocking to see the sentiment. People who work with computers have (IMO) a better understanding of the pitfalls that can come with their integration into systems. We are more aware of the security issues that can arise, as well as the complexity they can introduce.
I don't agree with the backup camera take (I love mine), but I otherwise generally agree with the dumb car comment. I want my vehicle to be understandable and hackable, so I can work on it without needing access to its computer as much as possible. I don't want aspects of my vehicle to be made available on the public internet. I don't want a touch screen that eliminates tactile controls.
I don't agree with the backup camera take (I love mine), but I otherwise generally agree with the dumb car comment. I want my vehicle to be understandable and hackable, so I can work on it without needing access to its computer as much as possible. I don't want aspects of my vehicle to be made available on the public internet. I don't want a touch screen that eliminates tactile controls.