Brad Templeton on Transportation
From Best Case Scenarios by Kevin Kelly and Dan Pink
February 5, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 2
About this episode
Brad Templeton discusses the optimistic future of transportation, focusing on self-driving cars and urban evolution.
In this conversation, Brad Templeton discusses the optimistic future of transportation over the next 25 years, focusing on self-driving cars, the impact of AI, and the evolution of urban landscapes. He highlights the potential for significant changes in how we travel, the cost and accessibility of rides, and the role of public transport. Templeton also addresses the implications of these advancements on society, including the reduction in car ownership and the transformation of cities into more efficient and livable spaces. Brad's Website: https://www.templetons.com/brad/
People in this episode
Hosts: Kevin Kelly, Dan Pink
Guest: Brad Templeton
Topics covered
- transportation
- self-driving cars
- AI impact
- urban evolution
- public transport
- societal implications
Keywords
- transportation
- self-driving cars
- AI
- urban landscapes
- public transport
- car ownership
- society
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AI
Places: urban landscapes
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