Is there anything more satisfying than finder a quicker way to your destination? You might be in a car, or on foot, or you're building a software product or a company culture and suddenly--Jeez, that was easier. As transportation editor Alex Davies reported this week, companies building self-driving cars have found that it's important--necessary, even--to use remote drivers, sitting behind screens miles away, if they want to get their less-than-perfect tech on the road. Alex also took a look at Nuro, a brand new self-driving mini-truck startup that wants to deliver your snacks to you, so you never have to leave your block again. Sometimes, however, shortcuts are a bad idea.