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Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State

Contributor(s): Steinberger, Michael (Author)

ISBN: 9781668012956

Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster

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Pub Date: November 4, 2025

Dewey: 658.0557

LCCN: 2025945130

Lexile Code: 0000

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Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 1.40" H x 9.10" L x 6.30" W ( 1.00 lbs) 304 pages

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Description: "An acclaimed New York Times Magazine writer brings us into the world of the controversial technology firm Palantir and its very colorful and outspoken CEO, Alex Karp, tracing the ascent of Big Data, the rise of surveillance technology, and the shifting global balance of power in the 21st century"--

Brief description: Michael Steinberger is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine.

Review Quotes: "A quick, well-written, and fascinating read, in part a biography on Alex Karp as well as a deep dive on Palantir. I found the book to be an honest portrayal of both. Definitely worth a read." --Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management

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