Founders & Industry Insiders
The Technological Republic
Alexander C. Karp & Nicholas W. Zamiska · 2025 · Crown
Palantir's CEO and a colleague argue that Silicon Valley should re-engage with national defense and public purpose. Already in the Resource Hub.
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Summary
The book critiques Silicon Valley's current trajectory, arguing that it has deviated from its historical role of advancing world-changing technologies. The authors contend that a focus on shallow engagement and commercial applications has made the U.S. vulnerable amid global threats. They propose that the software industry must re-engage with critical challenges, such as artificial intelligence development, to help the U.S. and its allies maintain their global standing. The authors also suggest that the government should adopt aspects of the engineering mindset to foster technological advancement and that leaders should tolerate ideological confrontation.
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About the authors
Alexander C. Karp
Alexander C. Karp is a co-founder and the chief executive officer of Palantir Technologies Inc., a company established in 2003 that develops software platforms and AI capabilities for defense, intelligence agencies, and commercial sectors. He holds degrees from Haverford College, Stanford Law School, and a doctorate in social theory from Goethe University.
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Nicholas W. Zamiska
Nicholas W. Zamiska serves as head of corporate affairs and legal counsel for the CEO's office at Palantir Technologies Inc. He is also on the board of directors for the Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy & International Affairs and is a graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School.
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