Watch Your Back

The methodical march of technology into automobiles primarily means you don't have to do things you used to do: dial a number on a cell phone keypad when you can just say it aloud using voice control, read a paper map when you can simply punch a destination into a nav system, bring a bunch of CDs along on a trip when you can slip an iPod into your pocket. Or get out of your car to make sure there's nothing in the way before backing up when you can glance at a rearview camera.

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