Claude vs Codex debates are astrology for developers

The AI tool wars have devolved into horoscope readings with syntax highlighting. People aren't comparing benchmarks. They're defending identities. I have seen a similar developer commenting, "Claude is the best choice for React work" whereas another comment says, "Claude cannot be used for React, Codex outperforms it" Same person, same React framework, polar opposite impressions. Both are convinced. Neither has a controlled process. The Unfalsifiability Problem Here's what makes this astrology a