Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog humorously categorizes the vast field of California gubernatorial candidates, noting the difficulty in distinguishing between the numerous contenders. He identifies archetypes such as the generic "Top-Tier Democrats" and "Top-Tier Republicans," along with "Conflict Theorists" who believe their business acumen is key, and "Mistake Theorists" with novel, unproven solutions. Alexander also highlights "Media Getters" who appear to manipulate polls or pay for favorable press. AI
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