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The Role of Patience and Long-Term Vision
Hotz’s reflections highlight an important aspect of autonomous vehicle development: patience. His analogy of steering a boat mirrors Elon Musk's own comments about Tesla’s approach—emphasizing that building reliable FSD systems takes time, patience, and careful planning. Musk has often noted that progress on autonomous driving is less about quick wins and more about persistent, incremental improvements.