There is without doubt a grotesque irony in this story. Uber stands as a perfect symbol of the reckless capitalism of the 21st century: invests hundreds of millions in building a self-driving monster in the shape of a 2 ton luxury SUV, then puts behind its wheel- as a "safety driver"- a former convict for attempted robbery. And the capitalism-fueled metal golem immediately crushes a homeless woman pushing a humble bicycle. I mean, it could have been written as a satire of our times. Except, it really happened.