Governor of California

Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is the 40th Governor of California, serving since 2019. Previously Mayor of San Francisco, he has written about ambition, leadership, and personal growth. Known for his engagement with philosophy and public introspection on power's psychological effects.

Known For

Leadership in CaliforniaPublic discussion of ego and powerMemoir writingAdvocacy for institutional renewal

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AI Expands the Demand Frontier Rather Than Simply Replacing Work

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Human Dependency Is Fundamental, Not Incidental

Curious

Humans Crave Status and Respect More Than Wealth Itself

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Focus Only on What You Can Control

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Books

■Young Man In A Hurry

Episodes

#Can Democrats Still Govern? — with Gavin NewsomMay 28, 2026 #Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and StoicismMay 16, 2026