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‘The Technological Republic is far too important to ignore’ Times Literary Supplement

Silicon Valley’s brightest minds once collaborated with governments to advance technologies, securing the West’s dominance on the global stage. But that relationship has corroded – with perilous repercussions for us all.

Lifting the veil on tech giant Palantir and its broader political project, visionary co-founder and CEO Alexander C. Karp and his long-time deputy Nicholas W. Zamiska offer a searing critique of our collective culture of complacency. To regain geopolitical power and preserve our freedoms, we must tackle the world’s most pressing challenges – including the artificial intelligence arms race – together and head-on. Now is the time for the West to wake up.

‘Bold and ambitious … Essential reading’ Eric Schmidt

‘Fascinating’ Financial Times

‘A stirring manifesto’ Niall Ferguson

‘Provocative and insightful’ Jamie Dimon

About the Author

Alexander C.Karp (Author)
Alexander C. Karp is co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies Inc. The company, established in Palo Alto, California, in 2003, builds software and artificial intelligence capabilities that are used by defense and intelligence agencies in the United States and allied nations around the world, as well as companies across the commercial sector. Karp is a graduate of Haverford College and Stanford Law School. He earned his doctorate in social theory from Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.

Nicholas W.Zamiska (Author)
Nicholas W. Zamiska is head of corporate affairs and legal counsel to the office of the CEO at Palantir. He also serves on the board of directors of the Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy & International Affairs. Zamiska received his J.D. from Yale Law School and is a graduate of Yale College. He was born in New York City.