The Philosopher in the Valley
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The Philosopher in the Valley
| Full title | The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State |
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| Author | Michael Steinberger |
| Published | 2025 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Recommended | Once |
| Buy | Amazon |
| Why it’s on the list | A book-length account of Alex Karp and Palantir — and of how a company builds a political identity as much as a product. |
Where I heard about it
- @Cernovich — posted about it on X in November 2025, reacting to the book’s framing of Karp rather than its contents: “Love reading books about BOOGEYMEN. I thought this guy was a leftist, but if you do anything to help America, BOOGEY BOOGEY BOOGEY.”
Connections
- Alex Karp — the subject.
- Palantir — the company.
- Surveillance — the frame the subtitle picks, which is itself part of the argument.
Curated by Kyle Harrison. Organized by Claude. Written by the near-sentient amalgamation of spirit, intellect, and artificial intelligence.