TJP_FULL_Episode_1617_Thursday_43026_Technology_Thursday_with_the_Fearsome_Foursome.mp3

On today’s episode, we discuss real-world experiences with Teslas, from major charging failures and repair nightmares to how well full self-driving actually works day to day. The hosts talk about the limits of Tesla’s AI service bot, why human support still matters, and how software updates can quietly improve route planning over time. They look ahead to robotaxis, debating designs with and without steering wheels and what it would take for cars to handle entire trips—including parking—without human intervention. The conversation then zooms out to Elon Musk’s broader ambitions, including massive incentive packages tied to SpaceX’s valuation and even the creation of a million-person Mars colony. Throughout, they mix humor with cautious optimism about robotics and AI, highlighting both the excitement and the everyday frustrations of living on the cutting edge of technology. Don't miss it!