Confidently wrong: Why we misquote Maslow and misunderstand AI

The pyramid that never was You’ve probably seen Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: a five-level pyramid that starts with food and shelter and ends with self-actualization. It’s tidy. It’s visual. It’s wrong. Maslow never drew a pyramid . He described needs as overlapping tendencies, not a strict ladder. You don’t need to finish belonging before pursuing esteem. You can feel creative even if you’re…