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New book explores the world of Palantir's CEO and the rise of the surveillance state

By Steve Inskeep
Published December 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM CST

Author Michael Steinberger talks about "The Philosopher in the Valley," which explores the world of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and one of Silicon Valley's most powerful surveillance companies.

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