Andrew Ng: optimism drives action, wishful thinking breeds dangerous complacency
andrewgwils · x · 2026-10-19
Andrew Ng draws a fine but important line between optimism and wishful thinking: optimism leads to action that can achieve greatness, while wishful thinking leads to inaction and complacency that can be dangerous. He says he's surprised how often smart people engage in wishful thinking.
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