The Philosopher in the Valley
alex karp, palantir and the rise of the surveillance state
$53.91
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2025
Summary
Palantir: The Crossroads of Power, Privacy, and Big Data
In an era defined by big data, Palantir stands as both a beacon of promise and a harbinger of peril. This software giant provides powerful technology capable of analyzing vast datasets, uncovering connections and trends that would otherwise remain hidden. Aside from Facebook, few tech companies have made such an impact, and few are fraught with as many potential dangers.
Founded in 2003 with the mission of aiding the U…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398522176 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1398522171 |
| Author: | Michael Steinberger |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
About The Author
Michael Steinberger
Michael Steinberger is a longtime journalist who writes primarily for The New York Times Magazine. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Joe Biden, George Soros, and Roger Federer. Before becoming a journalist, Steinberger spent several years working on Wall Street. He is the author of Au Revoir to All That: Food, Wine, and the End of France and The Wine Savant: A Guide to the New Wine Culture.
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