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We need a better theory of polarization, because it's failing to predict the AI debate.

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A LessWrong post argues that polarization theory is failing to predict public sentiment on AI, noting data centers have been opposed across party lines.

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“The punchline first: the AI issue is really not playing out the way you would expect if you know about polarization. In public sentiment: data centers have been a very bipartisan issue for about a year ( Gallup, in May: 75% opposed by D, 63% opposed by R).”
LessWrong, 25 Sept 2026, 17:57.

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