Kyle Harrison
to-read
The Philosopher in the Valley
The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State
- Author
- Michael Steinberger
- Published
- 2025
- Pages
- 304
- Recommended
- Once
Why it’s on the list: A book-length account of Karp and Palantir — and of how a company builds a political identity as much as a product.
Where I saw it: A @Cernovich post on X, November 6, 2025, reacting to the book’s framing of Karp rather than to its contents.
Connections
- Alex Karp — the subject.
- Palantir — the company.
- Surveillance — the frame the subtitle picks, which is itself part of the argument.