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In The Philosopher in the Valley, journalist Michael Steinberger examines the enigmatic life of Alex Karp, the co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies — one of the world’s most influential and controversial data-analytics companies.
Blending biography, tech journalism, and political analysis, Steinberger explores how Karp’s unusual background in philosophy shaped Palantir’s rise and its deep entanglement with governments, intelligence agencies, and the expanding surveillance state.
The book offers rare insight into Palantir’s secretive culture, its powerful role in national security, and the ethical questions surrounding data, privacy, and state power. Through compelling reporting and rich storytelling, Steinberger presents a timely and unsettling portrait of how technology is reshaping democracy, security, and society itself.
A must-read for those interested in tech, politics, power, and the future of surveillance.
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