On The Probabilities Of Social Distancing As Gleaned From AI Self-Driving Cars

Social distancing involves probabilities, and handy lessons from AI self-driving cars. When you get behind the wheel of your car and go for a leisurely drive, you become an estimator of probabilities whether you realize it or not. Driving down your neighborhood street, you might spy a dog that's meandering off its leash. Assuming that you are a conscientious driver (I hope so!), you would right away start to consider the chances or probabilities that the dog might decide to head into the street. Presumably, you aren't going to just wildly gauge the odds of the dog doing so, and instead will use some amount of logical reasoning in making your estimation.