Why Ambition Doesn’t Make You Evil

· JA Westenberg · Nov. 10, 2026, 3:12 a.m.
Summary
This blog post argues against the shaming of ambition in the tech industry, suggesting that doing so leads to the loss of innovation, research, and advancements that ambitious individuals could achieve. It highlights the negative consequences of discouraging high aspirations and calls for a shift in how ambition is perceived in the community.