Is Alex Karp the Philosopher of Silicon Valley? With Michael Steinberger
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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Serenti. On today's episode, author and New York Times magazine journalist Michael Steinberger joins us to examine Alex Karp, Palantir, and the rise of the modern surveillance state. Founded in 2003, Palantir is widely regarded as the most interesting company in Silicon Valley, as well as its most controversial. It aided the US government in the war on terrorism and is now used by the CIA, the NHS, the US military and corporate giants like Airbus and BP.
But its billionaire, CEO Alex Karp, is not like other CEOs. In conversation with Carl Miller, Michael Steinberger joins us to discuss his new biography of Karp, The Philosopher in the Valley. Drawing on his unprecedented access to the CEO, Steinberger offers a detailed account of Carp's singular approach to leadership and how he is preparing Palantir and the world for a future dominated by technological power. Let's join our host, Carl Miller, now with more.
Welcome to Intelligence Squared, everyone. I'm Carl Miller, and our guest today is Michael Steinberger. He was a wine columnist for Slate magazine for many years. He's a contributing writer now to the New York Times magazine, and his latest book is The Philosopher in the Valley, Alex Carp, Palantir and the Rise of the Surveillance State. Michael, very warm.
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