Introduction

I’m just trying to think about the future and not be sad.

—ELON MUSK

Allow me to introduce you to Max, who just celebrated his first birthday with a lot of cake, colored balloons, and a huge pile of presents. Max is not only a sweet little boy; he is also probably the last person to take a driving test.

You think that’s unlikely? Not in your lifetime? Well, I grant you, you may have a point. Actually, I don’t know whether it’ll be Max, or perhaps Sofie or Julian. It may even be a child from your neighborhood. One thing is certain, however: the last person to take a driving test has already been born. And I collected lots of data and facts, which we will examine more closely in the subsequent chapters of this book. You’ll be surprised ...

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