Overthinking much about AI? Read this.

Are you overthinking much about AI? Our mind sure goes into wild rides! If our brains were in a sitcom, overthinking would be that character who messes things up but means well — you know, the lovable goof.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Overthinking isn’t the scheming villain twirling a mustache. It’s more like a quirky detective trying to connect dots that sometimes just don’t connect. Our brains aren’t out to sabotage our weekend plans; they’re just overzealous about keeping us safe, like an overprotective parent wrapping us in bubble wrap.

But here’s the twist: can overthinking send you on a wild goose chase to Anxietyville? Sometimes, yes. But it’s not its main goal. Think of it like a GPS that’s always trying to prepare us for the journey ahead, occasionally taking us on weird detours through “Worry Lane” or “Panic Plaza.” The key is to know when to follow the directions and when to pull over and reset.

Still skeptical about overthinking’s benevolent side? Let’s talk sports. Athletes, those muscly folks who look like Greek gods and seem perpetually cool, do a fair bit of overthinking. They play out matches in their heads, not out of paranoia, but in preparation. (Highly recommended documentary on just that on Netflix: THe Last Dance — Michael Jordan & the Chicago Bulls). They’ll obsess over every move in past games — not to…