Curiosity has always been the engine of progress, from space exploration to Artificial Intelligence. But how do you treat curiosity for ambitious goals, when the outcomes are uncertain? How far can we go? This talk examines the two forces behind every leap in technology: the urge to push boundaries and the caution that guards against risk. Drawing lessons from NASA for today's AI environment, it highlights the need to balance exploration with skepticism. AI and Why Curiosity Alone Won't Save UsCuriosity has always been the engine of progress, from space exploration to Artificial Intelligence. But how do you treat curiosity for ambitious goals, when the outcomes are uncertain? How far can we go? This talk examines the two forces behind every leap in technology: the urge to push boundaries and the caution that guards against risk. Drawing lessons from NASA for today's AI environment, it highlights the need to balance exploration with skepticism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx